BETHEL – Bicyclists from across Maine, several other states and Canada will gather at Gould Academy from July 11 to 13 for the Maine Bike Rally co-hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and local bike clubs.“We are gearing up for the biggest and best Maine Bike Rally yet,” said Jeffrey Miller, Bicycle Coalition of […]

ORONO – The Women in the Curriculum and Women’s Studies Program at the University of Maine is looking for nominations for its annual Maryann Hartman Young Woman Social Justice Award.The award will recognize a young woman between the ages of 12 and 18 who has distinguished herself through her dedication and contributions to social justice […]

BANGOR – Dirigo Girls State will hold its 57th session at Husson College during the week of June 15 to 20.This year, they have registered 400 delegates. All delegates are selected from girls who have completed their junior years in high school.They will role-play in mock government sessions to learn more about how town, county […]

AUGUSTA – Mid-State College’s Department of Continuing Education announces a course to train students to become Certified Nursing Assistants.Career opportunities continue to be excellent for Certified Nursing Assistants. According to the state Department of Labor, a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant is one of the fastest growing occupations in the state. It is projected […]

NORWAY – The following birth is announced at Stephens Memorial Hospital:Olivia Rose Darling, a girl to Lisa Ruokolainen and Ron Darling of Hartford, June 9. Grandparents, Nestor and Rachel Ruokolainen of West Paris. Siblings, Meagan and Katie.Miles MemorialDAMARISCOTTA – The following birth is recorded at Miles Memorial Hospital:Logan Marke Havens, a boy to Leona Havens […]

AUGUSTA – The Maine State Organization, Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its annual board meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Pine Tree State Arboretum.The executive board will meet at 10 a.m., and the board of management at 11 a.m., with luncheon at 12:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will present “The […]

JAY – A photograph of the Jay High School Senior Band published on page B3 of Monday’s Franklin County edition should have noted that band member Garrett Storer was not present and member Matt White was. The information was incorrectly reported by the Sun Journal.

FARMINGTON – An article reprinted on page B6 of Tuesday’s River Valley edition should have noted that Mary Elwell worked for Western Maine Community Action, a social service agency funded with private, local, state and federal money. She also administered state programs. The information was incorrectly reported by the Sun Journal.

LEWISTON – The following births are announced at Central Maine Medical Center:Nicholas Andrew Seams, a boy to Stephanie Bigonski and Jason Seams of Norway, June 7. Grandparents, Charles and Brenda Bigonski of South Waterford, Steven Seams of South Paris, Laurie Turner of San Antonio, Texas; great-grandparents, Eleanor Willey of Bridgton, Francis Pike of South Waterford, […]

FARMINGTON – The Gold LEAF Institute at the University of Maine at Farmington announces its annual meeting and kick-off for the summer term from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, in the North Dining Hall, Student Center.The program will include descriptions of the courses being offered, registration and light refreshments. A short movie, “Jackass […]