OXFORD — The Uptown Cruizahs Car Club, newly located at Daddy O’s on Route 26 in the Oxford Mini Mall, plans to offer its first cruise night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24. Cruise nights will be held weekly on Mondays, weather permitting. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided by Daddy O’s […]
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Universities to offer supporting pollinators webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about supporting pollinators and their habitats from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday, May 26. “Supporting Pollinators in Your Landscape” will focus on native pollinators and their habitat needs, with tips for plant selection, […]
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UMF announces 2021 graduates
FARMINGTON — UMF celebrated the class of 2021 with virtual commencement ceremony May 8. The following graduates for the class of 2021 earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees: MAINE Acton: Emma Bennett, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude; Albion: Molly Burns, B.S., Rehabilitation Services; Alfred: Katie Shupp, B.A., English; Arundel: Patience Rousseau, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Auburn: […]
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Hotline to provide late blight information
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new way for producers and gardeners to receive the latest information and alerts about late blight of potatoes and tomatoes. The Late Blight Hotline from UMaine Extension will send subscribers in the U.S. and Canada text messages with up-to-date late information from June 1 to […]
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Maine parishes continue support for Haitian brothers, sisters
Parishes across Maine have found ways to lend a helping hand to Haiti — support and care that has extended nearly 2,000 miles over many years and into the hearts of thousands in need. For more than 15 years, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay have been paired […]
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Open house planned for restored Lisbon schoolhouse
LISBON — The Strout family plans to welcome the members and friends of the Lisbon Historical Society at an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22. The event — to occur at the Lisbon Village School Apartments, 273 Lisbon St., on the corner of Gartley Street and Route 196 — is to […]
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Cumston Hall to host annual ‘May Faire’
MONMOUTH — The 35th annual May Faire, a community event sponsored by Friends of Cumston Public Library, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. Featured will be home-grown perennials from local gardens and annuals from Gingerbread Farms in Wayne. Food will include lobster rolls, […]
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Volunteers needed to place flags at Lewiston cemetery
LEWISTON — Volunteers are needed to place flags on veterans’ graves at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at St. Peter Cemetery on Switzerland Road, in preparation for Memorial Day. Kathleen Pinkham, Mrs. New England USA Ambassador 2021, will be there to support veterans and families. To volunteer and for more information, contact Jerry Dewitt at […]
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Allen named Monmouth’s April student of month
Alexa Allen, class of 2022, was selected as Monmouth Academy’s April Student of the Month. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Monmouth Academy Student Government, Future Business Leaders of America, and the varsity cross country, basketball, and track and field teams. In presenting this award, Alyssa Littlefield, MA English teacher, remarked, “Alexa […]
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Fundraiser to shed light on unnoticed shelter pets
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has been selected to take part in a Jordan’s Way fundraiser. As part of his 50-state tour, Kris Rotonda, founder of Jordan’s Way, plans to be at the 55 Strawberry Ave. society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, in his mission to bring attention to […]