Iver Lofving of Skowhegan, an artist and former School Administrative District 54 teacher, plans to display his paintings at the Norridgewock Library from Saturday, May 20 through Saturday, July 15. “Central Maine: Then and Now — an Art Show” can be seen at the 40 Mercer Rd. library during open hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 […]
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Washington library to display student art exhibit through June
An awards ceremony will be held June 3 during the 30th anniversary celebration.
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MaineCF scholarships available to Bowdoinham teens
The Maine Community Foundation seeks applications to its Richard A. Ferrier Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available to Bowdoinham students between the ages of 13-18 to pursue their artistic, academic, athletic, vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This includes experiential education, summer programs, or special athletic instruction. Eligible applicants must be […]
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Farmington United Way to hold meeting, campaign celebration May 24
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s annual meeting and campaign celebration is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Ayuh Cidah and Outlaw Pizza, located at Morrison Hill Orchard. The cidery is located at 272 Morrison Hill Road in Farmington. Attendees can meet funded organizations, learn about how United Way has impacted the community […]
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Richmond school schedules kindergarten registration for June 15, 16
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School is scheduled to hold kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year on Thursday and Friday, June 15-16. Children must be both 5 years of age by Oct. 15 and a resident of Richmond. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, basic concept and social/emotional assessment. […]
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12 farms receive agricultural grants
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has named the 12 recipients of the 2023 Maine Farms for the Future (FFF) Program. The farms were awarded technical assistance and $6,000 in business development funding through Phase 1 of the program. Three farms were approved for Phase 2 and have been awarded a $25,000 cash grant […]
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Gaslight Theater plans auditions for ‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’
The Gaslight Theater is scheduled to hold auditions for Don Zolidis’ “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, May 21 and 22, at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride, as two narrators and several […]
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Damariscotta group to hold pumpkin seedling event May 21
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta is set to launch its first event of the season from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road in Damariscotta. Seedling Sunday marks the genesis of the agricultural science and harvest-centric celebration, with the first event leading to the annual fall festival. The […]
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Society to host talk ‘Geores’ Legacy in Leeds’ May 20
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society plans to present the program “Geores’ Legacy in Leeds” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Leeds History Center on Route 106. In 1952, about 100 local people signed a petition requesting help to organize a church in Leeds. Little did they realize the lasting impact that Rev. […]
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Benton Alewife Festival set for May 20
The Benton Alewife Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Benton Town Office in Riverside Park, 1279 Clinton Ave. The festival is a celebration of Benton’s annual alewife harvest and successful fish ladder program, with a record 5.7 million in 2018, according to a news release from June […]