Western Maine Community Action in East Wilton has received additional funding for heating assistance. This is an important but time-limited resource outside of LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), so residents are encouraged to utilize it while it is available, according to a news release from the Farmington-based Franklin County Emergency Management Agency. The […]
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West Paris church plans February services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris holds worship at 9 a.m. Sundays at 208 Main St. Tom Coolidge will perform music. Refreshments will follow the service. Services are as follows, according to a news release from Marta Clements, clerk board member, and Suzanne Dunham, publicity. • Feb. 5, “Love Extravagantly,” led […]
Lewiston center to begin free computer literacy workshops Feb. 10
The University of Maine at Augusta’s Lewiston Center, in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, is set to hold free digital literacy workshops starting Friday, Feb. 10. The workshops will be held at the 51 Westminster St. center. These workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Upcoming schedule of classes: […]
College of Holy Cross recognizes local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — The College of the Holy Cross has named three local students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement. They are Emma Concaugh of Oakland, a member of the class of 2024, Marjorie Knight of Readfield, member of the class of 2026, and Naomi Reischmann of Pownal, member of […]
Saint Michael’s College names local dean’s list students
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College: • Anyssa J. Logan of Auburn, a junior media studies and digital arts major, is a graduate of Edward Little High School. • Kathleen R. Dean of Auburn, a freshman exploratory major, is a […]
‘Fly Rod’ Crosby carving to be on display in Augusta
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby from Phillips was the first Maine Guide and a 2017 inductee to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.
Broccoli takes over UMF dining hall
UMaine and Sodexo celebrated an initiative to have locally grown broccoli frozen and served in their dining halls during the winter by having broccoli specific dishes served to their students on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Comedy shows presented this weekend
The River Comics Comedy Productions present stand-up comedy this weekend. Host Nic Dufault brings comedians Paul Borick and Crystal Bernard as well as Ryan Gartley, one of New Hampshire’s hidden gems, to the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, at The Colisee Club in Lewiston. Host Leonard Kimble sets the stage for local […]
Identity Crisis to play at Mixers on Friday
Identity Crisis, playing a range of genres from hard rock to dance/electro pop, will take the stage on Friday, Feb. 2, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band members are Glenn Foss (drums), Jeff Foss (guitar), Mike Richards (bass), Bri Levesque (lead vocals), Tiffany Petrie (vocals). They cover artists such as Soundgarden, Lady […]
Gould Academy student hopes to return to Ukraine ‘once we win’
Gould student Polina Panasenko uses ‘her voice’ to bring awareness about her country