Historical society open house canceled MINOT — The Minot Historical Society has canceled the Elijah Jones House open house tour scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Society looks forward to sharing the history of the old home at 493 Center Minot Road as soon as possible.   Fire company […]

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina — A Lewiston, Maine, native was recently recognized for her achievements at the University of Mount Olive. Stephanie Rodrigue, daughter of Richard and Therese Rodrigue of Lewiston, received the Handy Mart Business Scholarship. Rodrigue is a junior business management major. This scholarship is sponsored by Judson Pope. Three rising juniors majoring […]

AUBURN — The city of Auburn and the Auburn Recreation division have teamed up with several community partners to provide the “Grab ‘n Go” meal and grocery initiative. The free program serves Auburn families and seniors needing assistance with food during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to funding allocated by the Auburn City Council, several […]

Finnish-American Heritage Society cancels events WEST PARIS — In order to remain in compliance with Gov. Janet Mills response to the pandemic, the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine is canceling all scheduled activities through the end of June. The society plans to reopen for its first 2020 open house on Sunday, July 12.

USDA approves program to feed kids in Maine WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine has been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures. For the 2019-2020 school year, […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Forest Service and 211 Maine remind the public to take precautions now that browntail moth caterpillars are emerging from their webs in trees. The caterpillars are covered with tiny hairs, which are shed and can become airborne, potentially causing a skin reaction like poison […]

PORTLAND — MaineSpark has awarded four $5,000 grants to innovative initiatives promoting postsecondary success for underrepresented student populations. Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange and Rural Aspirations were two of the recipients. The grants were made possible with support from the MELMAC Education Foundation and Educate Maine. Grant applicants were asked to focus on improving postsecondary […]

DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School has announced the trimester two honor roll. The school is participating in the President’s Education Awards Program for academic recognition. Recipients of the Academic Excellence Award have received a 93 or higher in all subjects. Recipients of the Academic Achievement Award have received an 85 or higher in […]

ROME — For the safety and health of campers and staff, Pine Tree Camp has canceled all traditional camp sessions this summer and replaced those programs with innovative online programming for registered campers and one-of-a-kind Pine Tree Camp Adventure Day Passes for all Maine people with disabilities, providing access to the outdoors on a day pass capacity […]