Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Feb. 17-24.
Community
Farmington-based school board facing key decisions in setting budget
Regional School Unit 9 directors tackle priorities in light of higher wages and benefit increases.
Literary arts education nonprofit holds statewide contest
A Bangor student is the grand prize winner; local county winners reside in Turner, New Sharon, West Gardiner, Bethel and Pittsfield.
Farmington Grange presents dictionaries to 3rd graders
Members recently presented new dictionaries to third graders at the Cascade Brooke School.
Madison’s American Legion auxiliary seeks donations for fundraiser
Donations of quilts, afghans, pictures, tools, small furniture, theme baskets/totes/boxes and more are welcome.
UMaine Augusta video producer gets international recognition
Rick Burns was recognized for his production of the Lab Brats’ ‘You Will Carry Me.’
UMaine Augusta nursing professor selected for national workgroup
Dr. Vickie Ireland will serve on the American Nurses Association’s Nursing: Scope & Standards, Fifth Edition, revision workgroup.
Oxford academy postpones dinner, show
Oxford Hills Christian Academy in Oxford has postponed its annual Comedy Night Dinner from this Saturday to March 1, due to the expected snowstorm.
Winthrop High School posts 2nd quarter honor roll
Honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year were named.
Bangor Symphony Orchestra to hold auditions
The orchestra is auditioning for positions including principal harp and section violins.