The First Universalist Church of West Paris plans to hold June worship services at 9 a.m. Sundays. Music will be performed by Tom Coolidge, and refreshments will be available after the service. A summer break will take place through July and August. Peter T. Richardson will lead the service “One and All” on June 4. […]
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Vendors sought for Norway Makers Fair
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, UCC is accepting applications from vendors for its first Makers Fair. The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at 205 Main St. Members of the church will rent space as well, and the church will be selling “fair” food during the outdoor event. The […]
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‘Friends on the 4th’ 5K organizers welcome early registrations
Payment and registration forms must be received by 8 a.m. June 27 to guarantee a T-shirt and gift bag.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, June 26, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, June 28, at 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, June 29, at […]
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Southern New Hampshire University names local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Seven local students have been named to the 2023 winter dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. They are Brittany Hutchings of Monmouth, Garth Thompson of Naples, Naomi Weisman of Lewiston, Denisse Sambrano of Fryeburg, Jennifer Derrick of Auburn, Dominique Bentajado of Leeds and Hannah Dieterich of Wales. Full-time undergraduate students who […]
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Light the Garden celebration set for June 17 in Norway
NORWAY — The annual Light the Garden fundraiser party and silent auction is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman St. The party will include appetizers, beer from Norway Brewing Company, wine, and a selection of silent auction items. Garden lights, flowers and food is Norway’s traditional […]
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Southern New Hampshire University lauds local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2023 winter president’s list. They include Nicholas Dickinson of Topsham, Jenna Gagne of Sabattus, Samuel Payne of Lewiston, Samantha Fox of Lovell, Jordan Handy of Auburn, Bryce Cobb of Turner, Ashley Parks of Anson and Ethan Rombalski of Turner. Also, Rebecca Lagoda of Bridgton, Ryan Pomerleau of Lewiston, Jack Bontatibus […]
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Wading bird, waterfowl habitat conserved along Popple Hill Brook
SWEDEN — Greater Lovell Land Trust continues to expand its conservation work. Thanks to Bruce and Debra Taylor, 104 acres of wetlands and forest that includes 2,200 feet of frontage on Popple Hill Brook is now under conservation easement. The brook and shrubby wetland that surround it are recognized by the state as significant inland […]
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Project Canopy names grant recipients for 2023
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Project Canopy, Maine’s urban and community forestry program led by the Maine Forest Service, has named the selected grant proposals for the 2023 funding cycle. This year’s review process, marked by careful evaluation and alignment with program goals, resulted in funding all submitted proposals, totaling $121,798. […]
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Nursing students honored at pinning ceremony
FORT KENT — On May 5, 171 University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students graduated from the program, with 28 of them attending the 39th annual UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Sports Center on the UMFK campus. The following Bachelor of Science in Nursing students received their nursing pins: Ayoola O. Ayeni (Bowling […]