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Local residents make Wentworth Institute of Technology dean’s list
BOSTON — Several local students have made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the 2023 spring semester. They are Tobias Roy of Durham, Brodi Farinas of Lewiston, Zachary Ray of Poland, Raymond Dulac of Raymond, Wei Chi of Topsham and Andrew Pulsifer of Topsham. Check out upcoming area events!
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3rd Camden on Canvas plein air weekend raises over $60K for library
More than 200 people gathered in the Camden Amphitheatre July 23 for a live auction of paintings that had been created that weekend during the third annual Camden on Canvas event. Proceeds of the auction were split between the artists and the Camden Public Library. The library announced that Camden on Canvas raised more than […]
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Emergency haying, grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres available
Agricultural producers impacted by drought can request haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres in certain Maine counties, while still receiving their full rental payment for the land. “Drought is heavily impacting livestock producers in Maine and across the country, and emergency haying or grazing of lands enrolled in CRP helps producers in need […]
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3rd Annual Monarch Festival set for Aug. 13
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust plans to hold its Monarch Festival on Sunday, Aug. 13, at Valentine Farm, 162 North Road. This garden is a part of the Habitat for All initiative led by the trust. New this year is a Junior Naturalist scavenger hunt for children. Participants are tasked with solving as many […]
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Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn/Lewiston earns accreditation
Saint Dominic Academy, which includes pre-kindergarten through 12th grade on campuses in Auburn and Lewiston, has received institutional accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. NEASC accreditation is structured in a self-study report featuring input from the entire school community as well as a peer review that is completed by a visiting […]
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Portland Diocese harvest ball to return Oct. 20
The 15th Harvest Ball is set for Friday, Oct. 20, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring St. in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop Robert Deeley, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music of The Carmine Band, and great company. All proceeds from the ball’s ticket sales and […]
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Field day at Falmouth’s Tidewater Farm set for Aug. 12
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a field day from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. People can experience the gardens at Tidewater Farm, learn about UMaine Extension’s work, ask gardening questions and participate in hands-on demonstrations with […]
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Charcuterie board challenge coming to Wiscasset Aug. 19
The deadline for contestants is Friday, Aug. 11.
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UMaine Center on Aging launches online Age-Friendly Resources hub
ORONO — The University of Maine Center on Aging has launched the Age-Friendly University Resources hub at umaine.edu. It is a centralized repository for educational materials, services, events, volunteer opportunities and other activities for older people offered by UMaine, the University of Maine at Machias, and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The various resources are […]