MADISON — With April recognized as Children and Youth Month, members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 39 in Madison, collected essential items such as backpacks, pajamas, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, shoes, socks and toiletry items, and hygiene products for older children. These items benefit the children who will enter the Department of Health and […]
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Madison Junior Senior High School names top 10 seniors
Alison Griffeth is valedictorian, and Hope Nadeau salutatorian.
Madison Junior Senior High School names top 10 seniors
Alison Griffeth is valedictorian, and Hope Nadeau salutatorian.
Two Jackman Scouts earn organization’s highest honor
JACKMAN — Jaxson Desjardins and Maddox Cuddy became Eagle Scouts, Scouting’s highest honor, during two ceremonies at the Arno Hughey American Legion Post on April 20 and 21. Desjardins is an eighth grader at Forest Hills High School and the son of Jeffrey and Stephanie Desjardins. His Eagle Scout project saw much use during the […]
Central Maine Garden Club studies permaculture
Members of the Mid-Maine Permaculture Council recently shared concepts and applications of permaculture with members of the Central Maine Garden Club; approximately 30 members attended. Bonnie Sammons, a former teacher, grant writer, and leader of the Mid-Maine Change Lobby, opened the session. She was accompanied by Barbara Russell, an environmentalist from central Maine, according to […]
Fairfield, Oakland students receive scholarships
Two local students, Gavin Lunt and Brayden Perry, are recipients of New Dimensions Federal Credit Union’s 2024 scholarship program. Lunt, of Fairfield, a senior at Lawrence High School in Fairfield, will pursue actuarial science at the University of Maine at Farmington this fall. Perry, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School in Oakland, will […]
Local Scouts celebrate Earth Day with cleanups
Earth Day has a special place in Scouting’s culture. Cubs and Scouts know that responsible stewardship of the planet is key to being a good Scout. Since Boy Scouts of America’s early beginnings, Scouts have been caring for the planet. The organization’s “Leave No Trace” principles demonstrate how Scouts show respect for the outdoors. On […]
Somerville man named 2024 Allagash Wilderness Waterway visiting artist
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway has named Somerville-based artist Nathan Allard its visiting artist for 2024. Renowned for his works in egg tempera and watercolor, Allard brings a blend of traditional techniques and contemporary vision to capture the essence of nature, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Since […]
UMaine Farmington names student researchers as Michael Wilson Scholars
A competitive undergraduate research grant supports top student academic and creative work.
Tractor-safety themed farm visit set for Hinckley May 7
HINCKLEY — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a tractor safety-themed farm visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. The event will be held at the Kennebec Valley Community College’s Alfond Campus — Hinckley, 677 Skowhegan Road in Fairfield. It is geared toward […]