The Winthrop Maine Historical Society seeks volunteer bakers for its upcoming Cookie Walk, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Items will cost $10 a pound unless marked otherwise. Proceeds […]
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Livermore Falls library to kick off summer reading program June 17
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library’s summer reading program, All Together Now, is set to kick off Saturday, June 17. Babies, children, tweens, teens and adults can all participate and pursue their summer reading goals. People can stop by the 56 Main St. library and grab a Summer Reading Quest Kit. Inside will be multiple […]
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Local students graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students received degrees during Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th commencement exercises on May 13. Jacob Bernard of Mechanic Falls majored in robotics engineering. Vanessa Bussiere of Lisbon Falls majored in architectural engineering. Hope Hutchinson of Greene majored in biology and biotechnology and professional writing. Harmoni Larrabee of Lewiston majored in computer […]
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Stanton Bird Club sets Thorncrag Nature Week for July 17-21
LEWISTON — Stanton Bird Club is scheduled to offer Thorncrag Nature Week from July 17-21. Running from 9 a.m. to noon, the program is designed to engage students 5 to 10 years old in natural history as observed in the Thorncrag Sanctuary. The sanctuary’s main entrance in on Montello Street. Each day will focus on […]
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Bridgton land trust to offer free gardening workshops June 10
Loon Echo Land Trust and local horticulture professionals plan to offer a morning of gardening workshops Saturday, June 10, at the Bridgton Community Gardens at 15 Depot St., next to the Bridgton Community Center. The workshops will begin at 9:15 a.m. and run for half an hour each. Topics include: Composting Made Simple, Adaptive Gardening, […]
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Local Assumption students named to university’s dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Three local students have been named to Assumption University’s 2023 spring semester dean’s list. They include Leah Plummer of Casco, class of 2026; James Singleton of Topsham, class of 2024; and Camree St. Hilaire of Lewiston, class of 2024. Students named to the dean’s list must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 […]
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UMaine at Fort Kent announces 2023 graduates
The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s graduating seniors received their degrees May 6 at the 141st commencement exercises held at the UMFK’s Sport Center. Graduates are listed by their hometowns. St. John Valley (Maine) Eagle Lake: Ethan Delana, Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Fort Kent: Aaron Boateng Amoako-Baah, Bachelor of Science in Business; Arieyle […]
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Association receives highest turnout for environmental poster contest
A Dirigo High School student was the grade nine to 12 winner; a Poland Community School fourth-grader was recognized.
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Personal hygiene product collection drive set for June 5, 6, 7
The Maine Association of Realtors is set to host a statewide personal hygiene product collection drive from Monday through Wednesday, June 5-7. Nearly 50 real estate companies from York to Lincoln will open their doors as drop-off locations for personal care related product collection. With rising costs, the demand for these essential products has only […]
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Sandy River Festival to return to Strong June 10
The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the natural beauty and rich history of the Sandy River, is coming back to Strong for the first time since 2008. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, along the banks of the river at the Legion Field in Strong, and will include activities and live music. […]