Twenty-one Maine community college students have been named to the All-Maine Academic Team in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service. They were honored recently in a virtual ceremony. The following students received the award and a $500 scholarship from the MCCS Board of Trustees. Central Maine Community College in Auburn: Nicholas Bennett […]
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Waterville Creates to resume in-person programming
WATERVILLE — In response to Governor Mills’ Moving Maine Forward plan, Waterville Creates plans to resume in-person programming at the Waterville Opera House, Railroad Square Cinema, and various outdoor venues. Waterville Creates’ reopening plan is gradual in its approach and will be guided by strict safety and public health practices and protocols, including social distancing, […]
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Agency reopens coronavirus food aid program signup
LEWISTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has reopened signups for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, as part of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The initial CFAP 2 signup ended in December, but USDA reopened sign-up for CFAP 2 for at least 60 days as of April 5. The CFAP […]
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Greene student inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, La. — Austin Anderson of Greene was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Anderson was initiated at Florida Institute of Technology. Anderson is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi […]
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Meeting House show seeks Chesterville children’s artwork
Organizers at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House are encouraging submissions of all kinds of art by town youth for display in an art show on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children are invited to bring their art to the Chesterville Town Hall on April 23 for registration and […]
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Auburn’s April Storywalk features student photography
AUBURN — The city’s April Storywalk features photography from 16 different Auburn students. Each display showcases two 10-by-8 photographs taken by Auburn students from various elementary schools. This project was organized by Lynda Leonas, Auburn Public Schools visual arts educator for grades K-6. People with ideas for a future Storywalk can contact Sabrina Best, Auburn […]
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Shaping your woods for wildlife topic of webinar
BETHEL — Learn why Western Maine is of global importance to fish and wildlife and how family woodland owners can help add habitat using forestry as a tool. Join Mahoosuc Land Trust and Christine Parrish of the New England Forestry Foundation for an informative webinar at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22. This introductory talk […]
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Call for Earth Day cleanup volunteers
FARMINGTON — “Restore our Earth” is the international theme for the 51st anniversary of Earth Day and Farmington’s 8th Annual Volunteer Cleanup. The Farmington cleanup is scheduled for Earth Day, Thursday April 22. Volunteers are asked to wear masks and apply social distancing when they pick up bags and gloves, which will be handed out […]
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Club seeks volunteers for Earth Day community project
LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club seeks volunteers to spend at least one hour walking their neighborhood with family or friends and a trash bag, to clear roadside trash, on Earth Day (Thursday, April 22). Contributing restaurants include Longhorn Steak House, Buffalo Wild Wings, Heidi’s, I Hop, Roys and the Holy Donut. If Earth Day […]
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Auburn library to host virtual Earth Day program
AUBURN — In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, Androscoggin Land Trust will present “Over 30 Years of Protecting Land in the Lower Androscoggin Region” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. This program, hosted by Auburn Public Library, will be presented by Aimee Dorval, the executive director of the trust. Attendees can […]