East Auburn Community Unit President Bonnie Phillips, at center, presents a check for $20,000 to Tim Cowan, president of the Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre Board of Directors. This contribution was made to assist with the major stage lighting upgrades that are underway at the theatre. Britny Anderson, EACU secretary and co-chair of the production board […]
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WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund lists 2nd-year grantees
WinterKids has announced the recipients of its Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund second-year grants, totaling $51,000, to 12 organizations across Maine. These grants are aimed at promoting outdoor activities and encouraging children to stay active throughout the year. The fund was established with the mission of getting kids outside and engaged in physical activities. Through a […]
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Area students earn University Credit Union scholarships
The following University of Maine System and Maine Maritime Academy students were recently awarded $1,000 University Credit Union scholarships. Evan Allen of Avon plans to attend Maine Maritime Academy to study marine systems engineering. Hailey Blanchette of Madawaska plans to attend the University of Maine to study communication sciences and disorders. Henry Hilton of Wilton […]
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UMaine Farmington offers online Employment Specialist Certificate
This fall, the University of Maine at Farmington plans to offer a new online Employment Specialist Certificate for individuals who work closely with people with disabilities and other limiting conditions, to help them secure meaningful jobs. An employment specialist works with clients in a variety of settings to help them obtain and maintain employment consistent […]
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Newry auction raises over $100K to support local organizations
All proceeds will be donated to Maine Adaptive, The River Fund Maine, and the MSAD 44 Daycare Initiative.
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Norway parish to honor patron saint with service project
Parishioners and Fr. Ed Clifford, pastor of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, are honoring their parish’s patron saint while encouraging service to those in need of mercy. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27 and Sept. 2-3, community members and parishioners from St. Catherine of Sienna Church (32 Paris St. in Norway) and Our Lady of […]
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Edward Little High School plans grand opening ceremony, ribbon cutting
AUBURN — Following more than a year of construction, and in preparation for the start of school, the City of Auburn plans to open the new Edward Little High School at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. The Auburn School Department, elected officials, special guests, students, staff, and community members plan to gather outside the new […]
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Peru student graduates from North Shore Community College
DANVERS, Mass. — Michaela Ryerson-Wing of Peru has graduated from North Shore Community College. Check out upcoming area events!
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Norway seeks input on community vulnerability to severe weather
A public forum about the assessment is set for Aug. 29 in the town office.
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Farmington shelter to host Strut for Strays Sept. 10
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Strut for Strays is set for 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Titcomb Mountain Ski Slope, 180 Ski Slope Road; rain or shine. This is a family friendly walk/run. Attendees can stroll or stride with your favorite four-legged friend on a 5K course on the Whistlestop Trail. This […]