BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center gallery will feature Maine artists Maryjane Johnston and Tanja Kunz in a show “Light, Line, Form,” with an opening event at the gallery Friday, May 28. “Light, Line, Form” will feature recent works from the two artists, and juxtapose minimalism and fullness through photography and painting. Johnston, who […]
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Farmington hospital to offer walk-in vaccine clinic
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital’s COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic is to administer the Pfizer vaccine for those 12 and older from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25. Parental consent is required for anyone younger than 18. The Pfizer vaccine will require a second dose 21 days later. Also offered the week of May 24, […]
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Aquaculture research hubs offer at-home aquaponics project
ORONO — A “4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project,” an experiential learning program for youth ages 9 to 18, is to be delivered virtually from June 15 to October. The project is a partnership between the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute. It includes learning […]
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Elaine Makas: Support for Lewiston’s school budget
There will be a special election Tuesday, May 25, to approve the Lewiston school budget that was developed by our School Committee and approved by our City Council. Members of both groups have spent countless hours researching, reviewing, and discussing this budget, but Maine law requires a citywide vote for its final approval. Unfortunately, this […]
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Avon masonry students work at historic Farmington house
The Maine School of Masonry recently worked and collaborated with OSHA, Arbortech and Safety Works at the historic Titcomb House in Farmington. The group included masonry students, founder/instructor Stephen “Mitch” Mitchell, Arbortech representative Troy Conary, OSHA representative Nancy Keune, and Safety Works representative Mary Matthews from the Maine Department of Labor. The students are in […]
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Avon masonry students work at historic Farmington house
The Maine School of Masonry recently worked and collaborated with OSHA, Arbortech and Safety Works at the historic Titcomb House in Farmington. The group included masonry students, founder/instructor Stephen “Mitch” Mitchell, Arbortech representative Troy Conary, OSHA representative Nancy Keune, and Safety Works representative Mary Matthews from the Maine Department of Labor. The students are in […]
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Jan Martin: Restraint, seclusion are necessary tools in schools
As a school psychologist who spent 30-plus years working in clinics and public schools with our most behaviorally challenged students, and who spent years training others in de-escalation and nonviolent crisis intervention and restraint, I sincerely hope a bill is never passed that prohibits restraint and seclusion in schools (“Bill would end use of student […]
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Volunteers needed to harvest excess farm produce to feed people in need
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Gleaners are looking for volunteers for the summer and fall growing season. We are affiliated with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Healthy Androscoggin, and work with local farms to harvest excess produce and put it into the hands of organizations that fill emergency food needs in our community. […]
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Martinez homer caps ninth-inning rally as Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 8-7
J.D. Martinez smacks a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth as Boston recovers after blowing a three-run lead.
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NHL roundup: Smith’s extra hustle on forecheck puts Boston in control
The Bruins have a 2-1 series lead over the Capitals thanks to Craig Smith’s improbable goal in the second overtime.