STATE — Mainers looking to learn more about gardening and volunteering in their community can do so by becoming a certified Master Gardener Volunteer. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is now accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins in October. The 2023–24 Master Gardener Volunteer training includes online self-paced learning modules […]
2023
Memories linger for last Maine team to play in Little League World Series
The 2005 Westbrook baseball all-stars revel in having played on the big stage, and they’re rooting for Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond at this year’s World Series.
UMF Degree Completion Program helps adults
FARMINGTON — How does an individual restart earning a college degree when, for whatever reason, they have had to step away from their education? The thought can be overwhelming—but the University of Maine at Farmington has created a new Degree Completion Program to help individuals who have already earned some college credits finish their bachelor’s […]
Grants available for arts initiatives
STATE — Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from two Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grant programs. Maine Expansion Arts and the Maine Theater Fund are accepting online proposals from arts organizations and for arts-related programming throughout the state. Maine Expansion Arts supports arts organizations serving rural communities and those […]
Meet the Maine kids who will play in the Little League World Series
From their favorite foods to their favorite movies, get to know the 14 players from the Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond baseball all-stars.
Sports on TV: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, August 16 GOLF 6 p.m. GOLF — USGA U.S Men’s Amateur: Round of 64, The Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus, N.J. HORSE RACING 1 p.m. FS2 — Saratoga Live: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Little League World Series: Europe-Africa vs. Panama, […]
Obituary: Kimberly Simard Delano
AUBURN – Kimberly Simard Delano, 52, passed away on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, after a brief battle with brain cancer. Born …
Obituary: Raymond P. Marcotte
LEWISTON – Raymond P. Marcotte, 91, of Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday morning Aug. 12, 2023, at his home after a …
Death Notice: Kimberly Simard Delano
Delano, Kimberly Simard 52, Aug. 11, 2023. Life celebration, Sept. 16, 1- 4 p.m., The Carriage House at The Gregory …
Obituary: Faith M. Towle
RAYMOND – Faith Towle died on Jan. 18, 2023, nearly 18 years after a successful heart transplant. She died peacefully in …