RFA plans a full series of COVID-safe events for small audiences this summer, including outdoor events, gallery openings, youth camps, workshops and live theater.
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Monmouth Academy names Burnham February student of month
Monmouth Academy has named senior Alicen Burnham as its February Student of the Month. Burnham is a member of the Monmouth Academy Student Government, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and the varsity soccer, cheerleading and track and field teams. In presenting this award, Dr. Elizabeth Ross, Monmouth Academy math teacher, remarked, “Alicen […]
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DaPonte String Quartet seeks youths for September workshop
The application deadline is June 18.
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Franklin County railroad’s added track leads to new car barn
Railroad volunteers helped lay approximately 200 feet of rail.
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Monmouth Academy chooses Handley as January student of month
Monmouth Academy has selected junior Ethan Handley as its January Student of the Month. Handley is an inquisitive and engaged student who has participated in wrestling and an internship with Rep. Kent Ackley, according to a news release from the school. In presenting this award, Mrs. Morgan Huckey, Monmouth Academy Jobs for Maine Grads teacher, […]
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Rumford library offers April Fools prank kits
RUMFORD — For kids planning pranks for April Fools, the Rumford Public Library has them covered. Kids can visit the Children’s Room to pick up a prank kit. The limit is one per child. Kits will be available first come, first served at the library is located at 56 Rumford Ave. The kits include googly […]
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Tripp Middle School posts honor roll
Students are recognized for academic achievement for the second trimester.
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LA club recognizes scholarship winners
The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club has announced this year’s winners of its local essay contest. “Reaching your Dreams by Choosing Optimism” was the essay’s national topic. Max Kim of Westport, Connecticut, was this year’s club contest winner. Jesse Ding of Wilmington, Massachusetts, placed second. Isabella Webster, a student at St. Dominic Academy in Auburn, placed third. […]
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Zoom talk to focus on Penobscot language April 5
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about restoring Penobscot language use, and how traditional stories can provide vital knowledge to help meet today’s challenges. The Zoom talk runs from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 5. When Margo Lukens began the […]
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West Paris church posts April worship services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church will hold Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. All are welcome, and the church is following safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. The congregation is not singing during the hymns, but listens to the music of Tom Coolidge. Services are as follows: April 4, “Renewal in […]