DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School is participating in the President’s Education Awards Program for academic recognition. Recipients of the Academic Excellence Award have received an 85 or higher in all subjects and scored in the top 10 percent of their cohort on the NWEA reading or math assessment. Recipients of the Academic Achievement […]

WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced the February schedule of events. Worship services begin at 9 a.m., with refreshments afterward. All are welcome to attend. Feb. 2, “Why We Can’t Wait,” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson: Using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s book of the same title as […]

DURHAM, New Hampshire — The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2019 semester. Brandon Peterson, Bowdoinham, highest honors; Emily Simkins, Fryeburg, honors; Jasmine Taudvin, Gray, high honors; Sydney Lisowski, Harrison, high honors; Olivia Toole, Naples, honors; Corilie Green, Pownal, honors; Hannah Mathieu, […]

FARMINGTON — The Happy Handy Helpers met Jan. 22 at the Franklin County Extension Office where Amy Palmer introduced the new officers for 2020. They are Amy Palmer, president; Linda Gramlich, vice president; Sheryl Titcomb, secretary; Barbara Lambert, treasurer; and Linda Brown, advisory board representative. Lois King was thanked for her several years as president. […]

FARMINGTON — Career Services staff at the University of Maine at Farmington will offer four job fairs, including employment opportunities with Maine summer camps, public and campus employers, intern programs and post-graduate teaching positions. Events are free and open to the public. This semester’s events include: Maine Summer Camp Fair, Monday, Feb. 3, UMF Olsen […]

Results for Lewiston Senior Cribbage League LEWISTON — Cribbage results for the Lewiston Senior Cribbage League for the week of Jan. 23 are: First, Roland Bosse and Terry Chambers; second, Anita Maheux and Dwight Webb; third, Ethel Landry and Dorina Martin; fourth, Aaron Burke and Roger Labbe; and fifth, Cecile Bussiere and Gerry Roy. The […]

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced the Education Center classes for February. Unless noted, classes are held at 8 Falcon Road and are free. SeniorsPlus is fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. Register for classes by calling 207-795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. Legal Planning for Seniors: From 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4; instructor, […]

FARMINGTON — The Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program proven to help people lower their chance of developing Type 2 diabetes, will be offered in Farmington. The yearlong course is offered by MaineHealth at no cost. It will help individuals: learn how to eat healthier and be active; develop skills to make healthier choices; get […]