This year marks 120 since the cornerstone of the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC was laid. In those 120 years the church has been served by 23 ministers, and on Sunday, Aug. 6 it plans to welcome the Rev. John Hogue as its new pastor. Hogue is an ordained United Church of Christ minister, who also […]
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Local students make Champlain College dean’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two local students have been named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Champlain College for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. They are Maggie Hufnagel of Farmington and Katherine Mcgaughy of Andover. Check out upcoming area events!
Gray student graduates from Hofstra University
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Cameron Sarchi of Gray graduated from Hofstra University in May, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater arts. Check out upcoming area events!
Auburn student receives degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Daniel Nadeau of Auburn graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree June 16 from Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus. Check out upcoming area events!
Wilton library to hold book sale during Blueberry Festival
WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library book sale is scheduled to be held two days of the Blueberry Festival: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at 128 Weld Road. On Saturday, parade participants will gather near the building, so car access is restricted as the […]
Farmington Health Care Golf Classic raises thousands
Proceeds will be split between the Healthy Community Coalition and Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center.
Ag department extends organic dairy marketing assistance deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program to Aug. 11. This extension gives Maine organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks to apply for the program. ODMAP helps producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that […]
Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club installs new officers
Outgoing president Todd Goodwin handed over the gavel to new president Roger Philippon at a recent meeting of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club in Auburn. Also installed were vice president Jennifer Frazier, treasurer Tom MacDonald and secretary Christine Wilson. Rotary’s theme for the 2023-24 year is “Creating Hope in the World,” a call to create and […]
Stuffed animal sleepover set for Rumford Public Library
RUMFORD — A story time and stuffed animal sleepover is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Rumford Public Library, 56 Rumford Ave. The story time and stuffed animal drop off will be at 4 p.m. In past years, stuffed animals have been found Googling celebrities, hiding books, having laughing fits and causing general mischief. […]
Raymond native earns Tufts University degree
MEDFORD, MAA. — Kyle Bouchard of Raymond recently graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from Tufts University. The university awarded more than 2,800 degrees across all schools during its ceremony commemorating the accomplishments of the class of 2023. Check out upcoming area events!