WILTON — A staple now for many families in the western Maine region, the Western Maine Play Museum at 561 Main St. has been creating stimulating experiences and environments that are interactive, engaging, and fun since 2019. Now entering its third year, the museum is in the process of bringing back some popular exhibits, adding […]
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International exchange students learn about Thanksgiving
A group of Ayusa and CIEE international high school exchange students learned about Thanksgiving by celebrating “Friendsgiving” together Nov. 13 at the host family home of James and Robyn House in Farmington. All families brought food to eat together, as some prepared it with the students at the host location. The students included Dana Dainova […]
Send holiday greenery by following plant health regulations
AUGUSTA — Many Maine residents’ holiday celebrations are not complete without decorating with Maine-grown wreaths, trees, and other decorative plant material. Sharing this tradition by sending wreaths and trees to our friends and families across the country can help us feel more connected even if we can’t be together this holiday season. The Maine Department […]
Mt. Blue Middle School recognizes honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Clara Abbott, Rubyanne Alexis, Emma Arnold, Colby Bachelder, Lily Bachelder, Emmyt Bailey, Wyatt Bates, Jonathan Bell, Destiny Blais, Owen Brackett, Katelya Brames, Maggie Brann, Luka Burns, Montana […]
Lewiston High School recognizes first-quarter honor students
Lewiston High School has named its first-quarter honor roll students for the 2021-22 academic year. First Honors Grade 9: Fadumo Ahmed, Desirae Buck, Emma Carmichael, Michael Caron, Holland Clyburn, Elizabeth Conary, Lily Croteau, Chouaib DJama, Dominic Dastra, Melanie Deshaies, Avaya Desjardins, Ava Dionne, Joseph Dube, Madina Elmi, Elizabeth Ernesto, Alyssa Fendley, Aleisha Fortin, Josie Gagnier, Jordan-Taylor […]
USDA invests in infrastructure for 5 Maine organizations
The Maine investment is part of $222 million announced nationwide.
University extensions to offer winter garden design webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about winter garden design from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Designing for Winter Interest and Wildlife will explore how to design and maintain a landscape that provides visual interest while benefiting […]
Volunteer Maine celebrates new class of AmeriCorps members
AUGUSTA — Maine’s newest AmeriCorps members, hailing from the state and across the country, gathered virtually Nov. 15 to participate in the 27th annual Maine AmeriCorps Induction Ceremony. The ceremony has been archived on the Volunteer Maine YouTube channel for those who could not view it live: youtu.be/o4l_xcvEw08. Maine Supreme Court Associate Justice Andrew Mead […]
New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for December and January. The sessions are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. The full class schedule, growing with new class offerings for January, is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses. December and January: • Job […]
Camden library to offer online privacy, security workshop
The Camden Public Library is scheduled to continue its Tech Help Thursdays series with an online privacy and security program at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, via Zoom. The workshop will cover how to guard one’s privacy and personal information while online, as well as share other helpful and pertinent information. Participants will also learn […]