LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus — the designated area agency on aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties — seeks volunteers for many positions, including its Money Minders program. Money Minders helps individuals with managing control of their finances, which can be challenging for some older adults. Money Minders pairs well-trained, highly skilled volunteers with clients who […]
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Thomas College announces 2023 honor students
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has named students to its 2023 spring honors lists. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Jose Antonio Afonso Luis, Zainab Albraihi, Elena Marie Alderman, Logan Alexander, Lauryn Michelle Anderson, Jackson Bryce Arbour, Nicolas Arenas, Peter Martin Ashley, Zoe Mae Austin and Lindsay Louise Bagley. Also, Jason Michael Bartlett, Audra Lynn Bean, Brianne Michelle Benecke, Adam E. Berry, […]
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Summer Youth Service Project grants open for applications
Applications are due Friday, June 23.
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Rangeley theater to hold 2 summer youth drama camps
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is offering two different week-long day camps in drama for youth this summer at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. July 10-14 is Drama Camp Week 1 for 7-12 year olds. Anne Crump, director, is a resident of Methuen, Massachusetts. Having received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in […]
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Plein air workshops offered in Rangeley this summer
Rangeley Friends for the Arts is sponsoring two plein air artist workshops this summer, led by artist Michael Vermette. Each workshop is two and a half days of instruction over a four-day period, open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing sites on The Artists Trail and around the Rangeley area. A free introductory […]
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Poland student graduates from Salve Regina University
NEWPORT, R.I. — Peyton Spurr of Poland was recently awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology during Salve Regina University’s 73rd commencement. Check out upcoming area events!
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Rangeley to host 2 festivals during June 16, 17 weekend
The Rangeley Region is scheduled to host two returning festivals on Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, providing a range of activities for people of all ages. The events are hosted by the Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society and the Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc. White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival On June 16 […]
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Ag department extends application deadline for Revenue Loss Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to Friday, July 14 to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is partnering with nine organizations to provide educational […]
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Bishop to re-dedicate Mechanic Falls church June 11
A re-dedication Mass with Bishop Robert Deeley — scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11 — aims to serve as the culmination of years of work, tireless effort, and faith by the community of Our Lady of Ransom Church on Elm Street in Mechanic Falls. “The church was torn down about eight years ago due […]
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Local Catholic Charities Maine volunteers earn Roll of Honor recognition
Five local volunteers from Catholic Charities Maine have been recognized with Maine Roll of Honor awards, sponsored by Volunteer Maine and Gov. Janet Mill’s office. All the honorees completed more than 500 hours of volunteer service last year. The honorees contributed their time and skills to the SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone Renew Courage & Hope) […]