SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold an open house for prospective students at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, and at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, at 11 Goldenrod Lane. Those who attend can learn about this free public high school for the arts and tour the lakeside campus. The academy has students from approximately […]
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Weather spotter training scheduled for May
GRAY — The National Weather Service has scheduled SKYWARN weather spotter classes for May. Storm spotters report large hail, damaging wind, tornadoes and flooding. Spotter training will teach how to identify and report severe weather as well as how to maintain awareness, in order to keep people safe. People can register for one of three […]
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Lewiston pre-K registration begins
Lewiston Public School has announced its pre-k registration information for fall 2021. A student must be 4 years of age on or before Oct. 15. To have one’s child added to the fall pre-K list, complete the Google form found online at bit.ly/LewistonKPKReg. Respective schools will coordinate scheduling appointments to complete registration forms and gather […]
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Lewiston-Auburn museum launches travel trunk program
LEWISTON — Following a survey that was sent to nearly 1,000 educators, Museum L-A has updated its educational Travel Trunk program with a focus on child labor for students in grades 3 through 6. Because of a grant from Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation, educators will be able to reserve the travel trunk for two-week periods […]
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Leeds Historical Society to host final spring walk May 1
The Leeds Historical Society’s final scheduled spring walk is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, to explore a portion of the Leeds section (330 acres) of the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park. A private land owner has given access to the Riverlands through his property. Walkers are asked to meet on Church Hill Road. From […]
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Monmouth kindergarten registration set for May 5
Monmouth Memorial School will hold kindergarten registration on May 5; a child who will be 5 years old by Oct. 15 is eligible. For more information, call the office at 207-933-4426.
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Instrument creator to share craft May 5
UNION — Jim Doble will discuss his hand-crafted instruments, sound therapy and the effect of sound and vibration during the May 5 “Zoom with Vose Wednesdays” at 6 p.m. Doble has been creating unique, mostly percussive, musical instruments out of a disparate collection of materials such as wood, steel, glass, aluminum, and stone for about […]
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Rumford student-athlete inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma
CANTON, N.Y. — Stephanie Nicols of Rumford has been inducted into St. Lawrence University’s chapter of the Chi Alpha Sigma honor society. She is recognized for being an outstanding college student-athlete who excels in the classroom, in her sport, and in the community. A member of the class of 2022, Nicols plans to major in […]
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Lewiston health nonprofit awards 8 grants
Locally, grants were awarded to agencies in Farmington, Hallowell and Lewiston.
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Benefit adult spelling bee set for May 15
The virtual event is to be hosted by the Monmouth Community Players.