LEWISTON — Mary Dillingham-Burnt Meadow Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution – as it is now called since its merger with the Burnt Meadow Chapter of Sabattus in 2015 – is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. To celebrate, the DAR Chapter has donated $450 to the Androscoggin Historical Society. When the Sons of the American […]
Alex Lear
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Alex Lear is a lifelong Mainer who has spent 25 years in journalism -- the first 20 as a reporter for newspapers in Damariscotta and Falmouth, then as Opinions section editor for the Sun Journal and now a digital producer with the Maine Trust for Local News. His long-running “Learics” column won first place in the Maine Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. He and his wife Lauren are kept young by their 9-year-old daughter Alaina. Send feedback and suggestions to Alex.
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Area residents take part in AmeriCorps service
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is celebrating the accomplishments of 20 members who are completing their term of AmeriCorps service despite the COVID-19 pandemic. MCC service members volunteered for over 25,650 hours, accomplishing MCC’s mission to “Accomplish Conservation Initiatives that Inspire People and Enhance Communities.” Area […]
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Santa to appear at Oxford County Shrine Feztival of Trees
NEWRY — The Kora Shriners of Oxford County will hold the Oxford County Shrine Club Feztival of Trees at the Jordan Hotel Sunday River from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 14. New this year, Santa will be available […]
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Lewiston getting in the Christmas spirit with Santa visit, decorations
LEWISTON — The City of Lewiston is planning two holiday festivities during December. A “Virtual Live Broadcast with Santa Claus” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Watch Santa “Live” at lewistonmaine.gov/youtube. The city is also hosting a “We Look Festive” Lewiston Showcase. While relaxing in his chair from the North Pole, Santa […]
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Glover named trustee emeritus after 45 years of service to library
SOUTH PARIS — The Paris Public Library Board of Trustees recently recognized retiring board member Raymond Glover for his 45 years of service on the board by making him a trustee emeritus. For many years, Glover has been vice president of the Paris Public Library Association and has been the corporate registered agent with the […]
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Norway church will host drive-by live nativity
NORWAY — Christmastide at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., has a new format this year. Because of the pandemic, members are not able to gather to sing to the community in the sanctuary. Members and friends of the church are organizing a drive-by live nativity from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in […]
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Registration open for annual WinterKids Winter Games
WESTBROOK — Registration is open for Maine teachers and families to participate in the fourth annual WinterKids Winter Games, a four-week series of fun outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenges for kids. Free resources are available for Maine teachers in kindergarten to grade eight. “WinterKids has always thought ‘outside of the building,’ and this year […]
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Maine Theater Fund awards $76,000 in grants
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Theater Fund of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded 17 grants that total $76,829 to support professional and community theaters in the production and presentation of live theater. Area grant recipients include: Community Little Theater, Auburn, for the theatrical rights and expenses for the production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters”: $4,000. […]
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Local Working Group to discuss conservation fund spending
FARMINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in cooperation with the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District, welcomes all Franklin County residents with an interest in conservation practices on private agricultural lands and woodlands to participate in a Local Working Group meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14. The […]
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Poland senior takes first place in state musical theater festival
LEWISTON — The Maine Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing concluded its annual Musical Theater Festival on Nov.21. Traditionally held live at the Olin Arts Center at Bates College, the competition and audition process is now online. Sophie Patenaude, a senior at Poland Regional High School, took first place in her division, […]