LEWISTON — When parishioners and community members gather for a special holy hour of prayer and adoration on Sunday, June 13, they will be praying for the people of India who have suffered or otherwise been affected during the pandemic. That number includes two of their own parish priests. Fr. Johnson Sacreties PanneerSelvam, HGN, and […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes students
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently held in-class ceremonies to make scholarship and tool award presentations. The following students received awards: Kyle Adams, Gardiner Area High School, Plumbing Scholarship; Philip Allen, Erskine Academy, Instructor’s Choice Activity Account Scholarship — Machine Tool; and Faith Best, Gardiner Area High School, Early Childhood Education Activity Fund Scholarship. […]
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Belfast nonprofit brings back farmland scavenger hunt
BELFAST — Maine Farmland Trust this summer is challenging Mainers to explore their local farm landscape through the Maine Farms Scavenger Hunt. Launched during the pandemic and back for a second year, the hunt invites participants to seek out local farms, try new local foods and farm products, and learn about Maine’s abundant and diverse […]
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Wildlife refuge continues art contest
The “Sense of Wonder Art Contest,” presented by the Friends of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, continues this month. People can submit up to three art items on friendsofrachelcarsonnwr.org/art-contest until June 25, and a special jury will select a winner in both categories — visual art and writing — on the last Friday of […]
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Statewide poster contest focuses on Lyme Disease
Maine CDC announces the winners of the 2021 Lyme Disease Awareness poster contest.
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Livermore Falls student graduates from Wells college
WELLS — Katelyn Lapoint of Livermore Falls graduated May 14 with a certificate in small business management from York County Community College. The college held its 26th annual commencement ceremony at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. All 2020 and 2021 graduates could participate in person. Those that chose to attend followed all COVID-19 guidelines and […]
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Winthrop student named Presidential Scholar
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Cameron M. Palmer of Winthrop, a junior majoring in computer engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the 2021 spring semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Auburn Senior Community Center to reopen
AUBURN — The city plans to reopen the Auburn Senior Community Center for in-person programming just in time for summer. “Our team has been working hard to offer a variety of take-home and outdoor programming throughout the pandemic,” said Sabrina Best, recreation director, according to a news release from the city’s recreation department. “We’re just […]
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Edward Little graduate receives annual scholarship
AUBURN — Jameson Treadwell has been named the 23rd recipient of the Donald M. Gay Annual Scholarship. He has been accepted by the University of Maine, Orono, as a Merit Scholar. “I am really excited about continuing my music career as a member of the UMO Pep Band and developing other musical opportunities there,” said […]
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Rangeley RuKaBi Race winners recognized
The Fourth Annual Rangeley RuKaBi race, a three-part event held May 30 in Rangeley Town Park, was a big success, according to Rangeley Health and Wellness and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The race included a 3.5-mile bike, followed by a 1.5-mile kayak on Rangeley Lake and a 3.5-mile run. Both individuals and teams competed. […]