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4-H Fridays on the farm to start July 15

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its on-farm summer learning series for ages 12-18 starting 9 a.m.-noon Friday, July 15, at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane, Farmington. This is the second year that 4-H Fridays on the Farm has been offered for Maine teens to gain hands-on experience, talk with local […]

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Local students earn degrees from University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Maeve Gurnis of Fryeburg graduated cum laude with […]

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Music for Mavis concert series set to begin

“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert series will launch another season on with a combined set of music featuring Stan Davis beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, at the gazebo in Turner. The evening of music will start with  a solo performance of original songs, storytelling, and reimagined classics by Davis, featuring […]

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Turner to celebrate Earth Day

Nezinscot Farm and Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District plan to celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center, 69 River Road Building C in Turner. The free event includes mushroom walks, children’s activities, herbal foot soaks, discussions on herbalism and beekeeping, and participate […]

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Bates College recognizes local Dana Scholars

LEWISTON — Three local students have been named Dana Scholars at Bates College. They are Colin Marquis Boutin of Mechanic Falls, Becca Zimmerman of Turner, and Ed Zuis of Monmouth. Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana Scholars Program recognizes exemplary academic excellence and promise, leadership potential and […]