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    May 17, 2021

    UMF announces 2021 graduates

    FARMINGTON — UMF celebrated the class of 2021 with virtual commencement ceremony May 8. The following graduates for the class of 2021 earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees: MAINE Acton: Emma Bennett, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude; Albion: Molly Burns, B.S., Rehabilitation Services; Alfred: Katie Shupp, B.A., English; Arundel: Patience Rousseau, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Auburn: […]

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    May 17, 2021

    Hotline to provide late blight information

    ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new way for producers and gardeners to receive the latest information and alerts about late blight of potatoes and tomatoes. The Late Blight Hotline from UMaine Extension will send subscribers in the U.S. and Canada text messages with up-to-date late information from June 1 to […]

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    May 15, 2021

    Maine parishes continue support for Haitian brothers, sisters

    Parishes across Maine have found ways to lend a helping hand to Haiti — support and care that has extended nearly 2,000 miles over many years and into the hearts of thousands in need. For more than 15 years, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay have been paired […]

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    May 15, 2021

    Open house planned for restored Lisbon schoolhouse

    LISBON — The Strout family plans to welcome the members and friends of the Lisbon Historical Society at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22. The event — to occur at the Lisbon Village School Apartments, 273 Lisbon St., on the corner of Gartley Street and Route 196 — is to […]

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    May 15, 2021

    Cumston Hall to host annual ‘May Faire’

    MONMOUTH — The 35th annual May Faire, a community event sponsored by Friends of Cumston Public Library, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. Featured will be home-grown perennials from local gardens and annuals from Gingerbread Farms in Wayne. Food will include lobster rolls, […]

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    May 15, 2021

    Volunteers needed to place flags at Lewiston cemetery

    LEWISTON — Volunteers are needed to place flags on veterans’ graves at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at St. Peter Cemetery on Switzerland Road, in preparation for Memorial Day. Kathleen Pinkham, Mrs. New England USA Ambassador 2021, will be there to support veterans and families. To volunteer and for more information, contact Jerry Dewitt at […]

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    May 15, 2021

    Allen named Monmouth’s April student of month

    Alexa Allen, class of 2022, was selected as Monmouth Academy’s April Student of the Month. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Monmouth Academy Student Government, Future Business Leaders of America, and the varsity cross country, basketball, and track and field teams. In presenting this award, Alyssa Littlefield, MA English teacher, remarked, “Alexa […]

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    May 15, 2021

    Fundraiser to shed light on unnoticed shelter pets

    LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has been selected to take part in a Jordan’s Way fundraiser. As part of his 50-state tour, Kris Rotonda, founder of Jordan’s Way, plans to be at the 55 Strawberry Ave. society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, in his mission to bring attention to […]

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    May 14, 2021

    Virtual reading recovery conference set for May 20

    ORONO — The Fifth annual Suzanne W. Cole Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Institute will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 20. The conference, which will be conducted virtually via Zoom, will be  hosted by the University Training Center for Reading Recovery and Comprehensive Literacy at the University of Maine. In […]

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    May 14, 2021

    Fort Western to host summer youth programs

    AUGUSTA — Fort Western Living History Museum and National Historic Landmark invites children of all ages interested in local history and museum stewardship to register for one of its summer youth programs. An Apprenticeship Program (ages 8-12) and Junior Interpreter Program (ages 13 and older) are available. These five one-week sessions are as follows: Week […]