COLCHESTER, Vermont — The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College for the fall 2019 semester. Zachary Wise-Copland, senior computer science major from Auburn and a graduate of Edward Little High School. Ashley Parker, junior chemistry major from Bowdoin  and a graduate of Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham. Kayne […]

Community Concepts to take part in Nonprofit Day AUGUSTA — Community Concepts will be a part of the 17th annual Nonprofit Day at the State House with the Maine Association of Nonprofits on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The goal of Nonprofit Day is to raise awareness of the varied and deep contributions nonprofits make to Maine’s […]

FARMINGTON — Jack Peck Jr., Farmington chief of police, announces that Sgt. Edward Hastings IV has been selected as Employee of the Year. The annual award is given to a full-time employee who stands above other employees in the performance of duties. During 2019, Hastings registered for classes at the University of Maine-Augusta and attended […]

LISBON FALLS — The Lisbon Falls Christian Academy announces its second quarter honor rolls. “A” honor roll Grades 1-4: Sofia Augustin, Chase Brewin, Kaylie Colson, Grant DeGroft, Alexander Delano, Lacey Faith, Caroline Jones, Leighton Jeselskis, Liam Juliani, Leland Libby, Declan Mishio, Graham Morse, Kolinn Nyberg, Kason Poisson and Naomi Welch. Grades 5-8: Cannon Morse, Alexis […]

AUBURN — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated 40,000 pounds of food worth $10,000 to the Good Shepherd Food Bank. The donation, which was trucked to the food bank Jan. 23, consisted of pasta, fruits, vegetables, meat, cake mixes, hot cocoa and other staples, such as flour and cheese. “It’s a […]

AUBURN — Skelton Taintor & Abbott has announced that Lewiston High School seniors and siblings Abigail and Calvin Dundore are recipients of the annual Skelton Taintor & Abbott Lewiston High School Mock Trial Team Most Valiant Player Scholarship Award. They share a $1,000 college scholarship. They have served as two of the three captains of […]

Rumford Area Quilters to Show and Tell RUMFORD — Rumford Area Quilters will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, weather permitting, at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street.  All area quilters are invited to share Show and Tell, tips, ideas and demonstrations. Bring in paw print squares if finished. For more information, call […]

WILTON — Hazel Flagg has stepped down as Wilton Day Extension Homemakers, as of Dec. 12. Cherilyn Klinker has taken over for 2020. At the Jan. 9 meeting, Patty Benson presented a program on nutrition and healthy snacks, offering samples and recipes. Wilton Day Extension Homemakers meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at St. […]