AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society, located on the third floor of the Androscoggin County Building at 2 Turner St., plans to reopen its museum and library to the public on Wednesday, July 7. Hours will be 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 12:30-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. The museum in the midst of renovations. Those who […]
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Karate student closer to fulfilling belt goal
Caroline Deshaies is working towards her junior Senpai belt at Phoenix Karate Academy in Auburn. One of her requirements is to organize and manage a community service project. Deshaies chose to raise money for the Hope Haven Gospel Mission in Lewiston. She decided to hold a family movie night at the dojo and collected donations […]
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Concerts by Farmington-area youth set for July
The Farmington Gazebo in Meetinghouse Park is to be the site of four summer concerts by area youth. Sponsored by ArtsFarmington, these mini concerts are planned for 7 p.m. every Wednesday in July. There will be no admission charge, but donations will be welcomed. The schedule is as follows: July 7 — Abrahm and Samuel […]
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Tractor safety course teaches skills, offers opportunities
ORONO — Nearly 30 young people, new farmworkers and tractor owners, in April successfully completed a 20-hour federally-certified tractor safety course offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants learned about the risks of farm work and equipment operation, and gained hands-on experience in safe tractor operation and basic maintenance skills. Youth ages 14 and […]
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Phillips railroad to open for season
PHILLIPS — Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad are to resume operations for the 2021 season. Operations are to commence on Saturday, July 3, and run through the end of the foliage season in mid-October. Its operating schedule is available online at srrl-rr.org, but may be subject to change because of the availability of equipment […]
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Denmark center to hold free sensory music science camp
DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center is to offer a Sensory Music Science Camp from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, to Friday, July 9, at Bicentennial Park under pavilion and tent, across from the arts center at 50 West Main St. The camp, for children up to 6 years of age, starts with […]
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Local students make Vermont university dean’s list
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Four local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Norwich University. They include Patience Elizabeth Trosper of Greene, Halee Nicole Lair of Litchfield, Whitney Lorraine Wilson of Raymond and Mark Steven Herman of Turner. Full-time undergraduate students, who earned a semester grade point average of at least […]
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Turner student graduates from Michigan college
ALBION, Mich. — Autumn Simpson of Turner recently graduated from Albion College with a degree in English with a minor in anthropology. Simpson was also named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Albion College’s dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a 3.5 or better GPA while taking four graded courses. Simpson is the child […]
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Spruce Mountain High announces Q4 honor roll
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Seniors — Highest honors: Megan Brown, Hannah Coates and Drew Delaney. High honors: Julianna Adams. Honors: Ethan Brown, Megan Dodge, Jack Gilbert, Rachel Hanson, Kaden Maberry, Bryce McDonald, Alexa Newcomb, Kaitlyn Paul, Douglas Tibbetts and Kirstyn Wetherell. Juniors […]
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Auction to benefit Wayne church goes online
The Wayne Church Auction is scheduled to be held online Thursday, July 1, through Saturday, July 10. Items include restaurants around the state, as well as options for leisure, golf, sports memorabilia and food, including home cooked lasagna, a breakfast casserole, maple syrup, honey, jams, quilts, a chance for a jar of George Dragonetti’s jam, […]