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Journalism scholarships available to Maine students

The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund and the Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund seek applications from Maine students. The Gannett Scholarship provides renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including print, broadcast or electronic media. The fund helps pay tuition to attend an undergraduate, graduate, trade or technical school. […]

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25th annual Rural Living Day set for April 6

THORNDIKE — The 25th annual Rural Living Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Mount View High School, 577 Mount View Road. Participants can choose from 24 different workshops on topics that include backyard beekeeping; solar energy; Amish technology; growing hops, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, strawberries or rice […]

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SAD 53 kindergarten registration applications available

School Administrative District 53, which includes the towns of Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield, has 2019-20 kindergarten registration applications available at Manson Park School, 179 Lancey St. in Pittsfield. Children eligible to attend kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. As part of the screening process, children will be involved in activities, […]

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Waterville art society seeks scholarship applications

The Waterville Area Art Society is accepting applications for its annual $500 scholarship award to be given to a graduating high school senior who pursues a degree in visual arts, performing arts or music. The scholarship is open to students from the following schools: Waterville Senior, Winslow, Lawrence, Messalonskee, Erskine Academy, Maine Arts Academy and […]

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Hayfields, pastures focus of workshops

WALDO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop on hayfield and pasture health starting March 25 in nine locations. Workshops will continue to be offered around the state until April 15 at the following locations: • 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the UMaine Extension office, 165 East Main St., […]