We’re writing to support the candidacy of Jane Pentheny for the Poland Board of Selectpersons. As a retiree, she appreciates the challenges related to living on a fixed income. She is a good listener and is interested in hearing all perspectives. She serves on Ricker Memorial Library’s Board of Trustees, and supports our community’s access […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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River Valley to host annual Easter egg hunt
RUMFORD — In keeping with tradition in the River Valley Area, the annual Easter egg hunt — co-hosted by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Mexico Firemen’s Relief Association — will take place on Saturday, April 3, throughout the towns of Peru, Dixfield, Mexico and Rumford. Children ages 4 to 12 may participate. […]
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Well done news for Wednesday, March 3
Coastal Carolina University names area graduates CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University recognized nearly 700 students during its in-person fall 2020 commencement ceremony on Dec. 11. Among the graduates was Billie Rogers, anthropology and geography major, of Avon. Area students named to Gettysburg College dean’s list GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Area Gettysburg College students were named […]
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DKG International teaching workshop to run March 20
The Maine State Organization of DKG International’s annual S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Teaching Workshop will be held virtually on Zoom this year. The free professional development program for all educators will take place Saturday, March 20, and on four consecutive Wednesday evenings in March and April. Presentation topics include the impact of teachers, relationship-based resilience, project-based learning, […]
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Auburn Legion to continue with curbside dinners
AUBURN — The William J. Rogers Post 153 of the American Legion will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from noon to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Dinners to go with curbside pick-up will continue. There is limited seating inside due to […]
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Grants available from Hollis Brain Foundation Fund
ELLSWORTH — Grants to nonprofit organizations that serve disadvantaged, underserved and/or vulnerable communities in Maine are available from the Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The fund awards grants to nonprofits that focus on individuals who live in Greater Portland, Lewiston/Auburn, Bath/Brunswick and Biddeford/Saco/Sanford, or to organizations with a statewide mission […]
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Maine Catholic Women’s Conference moves online
PORTLAND — Due to the pandemic, the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference will not be held in-person for the second consecutive year. The event will move online from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, when a virtual gathering will be held for all Maine Catholic women to participate in faith-sustaining prayer, reflection and conversation. The […]
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Mt. Blue High School lists second-quarter honors
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced its second-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Highest Honors Madison Allen, Magnus Augustin, Carley Austin, Brittany Bailey, Cole Baker, Scott Barber, Abigail Bartlett, Calvin Beale, Ashton Beaudoin, Mason Biello, Allison Blauvelt, Levi Bogar, Luke Brown, Kelsie Butterfield, Elsie Campbell, Jenna Campbell, Jacob Caton, Hope Chernesky, […]