LIVERMORE — Experience life in 19th-century Maine and learn about Livermore’s celebrated Washburn family at the Norlands Living History Center at 290 Norlands Road. In July and August, Norlands is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those who stop in can tour the 1867 Washburn family mansion and farmer’s cottage […]
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Lewiston church to host music conference
LEWISTON — The Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston is to host the second annual Maine Sacred Music Conference on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12 and 13. “Participants will be joining Catholic musicians, religious, and lay people dedicated to the revival of the centuries-old commitment to beauty and reverence in Catholic liturgy as […]
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UMaine to host agricultural survey results, discussion
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension was one of several organizations that surveyed farmers and agriculture service providers in 2020 to determine the stressors being experienced during the pandemic, as well as what practices might best help Maine farms recover. Findings from some of those surveys are to be shared during a virtual “Ag […]
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Maine Audubon, partners receive grant for loon restoration
FALMOUTH — In 2003, 98,000 gallons of oil spilled in Buzzards Bay from a tank barge called Bouchard B-120. An estimated 531 Common Loons, overwintering in Buzzards Bay (off the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island), died from direct or indirect impacts from this spill. Now, a natural resources damage settlement from this spill, announced […]
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Rangeley museum to host Logging Festival Days, parade
RANGELEY — The Maine Forestry Museum is to hold its 40th annual Logging Festival Days on Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17. The festival is located at the fairgrounds at 221 Stratton Road. Artists, crafters and vendors are planned to be onsite from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Beans will be buried around […]
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Winthrop High recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. High Honors Seniors: Kerrigan Anuszewski, Hannah Duley, Rowan Goebel-Bain, Noah Grube, Dana Lesko, Lindsay Letourneau, Ella Michaud, Nathan Miller, Fisher Parker, Teresa Siniak and Jacob Smith. Juniors: Sarah Adam, Anna Berkes, Montana Daigle, Eleanor Folsom, Camille Graves, Justin Heath, Marta Norton, […]
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Farmington hospital eases restrictions with new visitor policy
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital is easing its visitation restriction in response to new low daily COVID-19 cases statewide. Visitors or escorts are not permitted on the hospital campus, except the following: Hospital Inpatient Areas: • Pediatrics: Two parents/guardians allowed in all areas, provided space is sufficient to achieve compliance with social distancing. • Obstetrics: […]
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Phillips to celebrate Old Home Days in August
The Phillips Chamber of Commerce has new leadership.
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Oxford Hills Chamber Golf Classic set for Aug. 9
NORWAY — The 35th annual Leon Truman Oxford Hills Chamber Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 9, at the Norway Country Club. The nine-hole course features 2,909 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35, according to a news release. Designed by George Dunn in 1929, the facility features tall […]
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Auburn college to offer behavioral health training
AUBURN — A no-cost behavioral health professional certification training is set to be offered to qualified candidates. The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is offering the training in partnership with the Maine Quality Center. Behavioral health professionals help children with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Through this certification, […]