Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Community Table has announced the 2023 Community Redistribution Fund grantees. As part of its focus on equity, diversity and inclusion, the food bank created a fund aimed at breaking down barriers and increasing access to culturally appropriate foods for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous people and People of Color), immigrant, and refugee communities […]
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Sense of Wonder Photo Contest sets Sept. 15 deadline
The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge every year, is scheduled to begin Saturday, July 15 and end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. Up to three photos can be submitted to friendsofrachelcarsonnwrt.org. Twelve winning images will be selected by a jury for the 2024 Rachel […]
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Farmington area United Way seeks backpack applications
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is accepting backpack applications for this fall. Families who live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore or Livermore Falls and need help getting children ready for school should visit uwtva.org to check the eligibility guidelines and complete an application. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Aug. […]
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University of Maine announces spring dean’s list
The University of Maine recognized 3,016 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the 2023 spring semester. Of the students who made the dean’s list, 2,002 are from Maine, 932 are from 44 other states and 82 are from 33 countries other than the U.S. Some students have requested that their information not be released; […]
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Explore Merrymeeting Bay Bike Tour set for July 23
The tour will visit farms, art studios and scenery during Bowdoinham’s Open Farm & Studio Day.
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Leeds seeks oldest resident for Boston Post Cane
With the passing of Elizabeth Murphy in June at age 95, the Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Town of Leeds, is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should now be presented. In order to be considered the town’s oldest citizen, an individual must have resided in and/or been eligible to […]
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Norway holds grand opening of basketball courts
NORWAY — Former Assistant Town Manager Deb Partridge cut the ribbon July 9 for the newly renovated basketball court at the Cottage Street Recreation Area. The court is fenced in with a fully painted surface, basketball lines designated, and adjustable goal systems allowing all ages to be able to play successfully. The ribbon cutting included […]
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Holy Cross names local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local students were named to the 2022-23 spring semester dean’s list at College of the Holy Cross for outstanding academic achievement. They are Marjorie Knight of Readfield, class of 2026; and Naomi Reischmann of Pownal, class of 2025. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must pass four or more letter-graded […]
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16 area high school seniors each receive $1K
The students recently graduated from Poland Regional, Gray-New Gloucester, Bonny Eagle, Fryeburg Academy and Mt. Abram high schools.
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Hebron society to host ‘Trouble in Nathan’s Woods’ author July 25
HEBRON — Award-winning author Mary Morton Cowan plans to present a program about her new book, “Trouble in Nathan’s Woods,” on Tuesday, July 25. Hosted by the Hebron Historical Society, the program will follow a short meeting at 7 p.m. at the Hebron Town Office, 351 Paris Road. This historical novel was inspired by Cowan’s […]