BANGOR — Mission Broadband, a Maine-based company dedicated to expanding broadband to unserved and underserved communities throughout America, announces the launch of a statewide survey to collect important data identifying gaps in broadband infrastructure that exist throughout the state of Maine. The survey seeks information from residents regarding their current broadband performance at home in […]

PARIS — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is opening the Oxford County Register of Big Trees search early this year because many are spending time hiking, fishing and spending time outdoors. Here is where the Oxford County Register of Big Trees stands at the start of the 2020 season: • 45 of […]

UMF University Store manager keeping busy making masks FARMINGTON — Aimee Degroat, University Store manager at the University of Maine at Farmington, and her partner, Dane Kaiser, were both adjusting to the new normal of self-isolating at home when they discovered a kit to make COVID-19 masks for sale on the Auburn Fabric Warehouse website. […]

LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine’s annual signature event, Stand Against Racism, is moving online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For its ninth year, YWCA will host a virtual 21 Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge. The event is free and everyone in Maine is encouraged to participate. The challenge is an opportunity to dive […]

AUBURN — The principal of Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn Campus, John Patrick Yorkey, announces the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. The following students have achieved a 4.25 average and above in all courses and are on the principal’s list: Grade 11: Sarah Brown, Anna Cote, Aaliyah Cruz, Amelia Fortin, […]

PORTLAND —To celebrate the successful launch of distance learning at Maine Catholic schools and in the spirit of fun and community, Maine Catholic School Spirit Week will be held from April 13-17. Saint Dominic Academy (Auburn campus/Lewiston campus) will be participating. Each day will have a different theme, with students participating virtually from home through […]

Sabattus Seniors meetings canceled until further notice SABATTUS — Helen Marsh, president of the Sabattus Seniors group, has announced that their luncheons and meetings have been canceled until further notice due to the coronavirus. The group used to meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Maxwell-Gill Hall. Members will be notified when […]

KENOSHA, Wisconsin — Carthage College, a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, announces that Tyra Wooster from Hartford has earned CCIW Winter All-Academic honors. The CCIW Academic All-Conference list comprises of those individuals that achieved an overall grade-point average of 3.30 or above and lettered in their respective sport, […]

Leavitt senior receives Principal’s Award TURNER — Megan Goddard, a senior at Leavitt Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Megan has always demonstrated her willingness to challenge herself, […]

ELLSWORTH — Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university. There is a preference […]