The town of Paris Parks & Recreation Department is expanding its programs for all ages to offer new, entertaining and enriching activities and events in 2024. The new person leading up the recreation department, KC Christensen, looks to hear from many locals, especially isolated seniors, who want to get out of the house and make […]
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Aroma Joe’s to offer free coffee on BeanAversary Jan. 16
Aroma Joe’s is set to offer a free 16-ounce hot or iced cup of coffee during normal store hours on Tuesday, Jan. 16, its BeanAversary to celebrate its coffee farmers and communities. AJ’s Rewards members who get one free up to 24-ounce (hot or iced) coffee. Area locations include 166 Center St. in Auburn; 3 […]
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Nomination papers available for Jay positions Jan. 16
The town of Jay plans to have nomination papers available Tuesday, Jan. 16, for the positions of town selectperson, Regional School Unit 73 School Board member and both North Jay and Jay Village Water District trustees. Papers can be picked up at the Town Office at 340 Main St., and must be returned by 4 […]
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Husson University announces 2023 fall semester honors
BANGOR — Husson University recently named the following students to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for the 2023 fall semester. Jared Balser of Topsham, dean’s list Cameron Bourget of Lisbon Falls, president’s list Joseph Koenig of Gray, dean’s list Jillian Reissfelder of Lewiston, president’s list Evan Williams of Lewiston, dean’s list Jenna Morin of […]
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Maine Revenue Services to offer webinars for new tax portal
AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services plans to offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay, and manage state individual income taxes. The webinars are set for Thursday, Jan. 18, through Thursday, April 11. The upcoming filing season for individual income taxes will […]
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Hybrid talk about wildlife tracking set for Jan. 18
Mid-Coast Audubon and Camden Public Library plan to host Kirk Gentelen for a program, Tracking Wildlife in Maine, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. The gathering will be held at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Camden. This will be a hybrid program with an option to participate on Zoom, which requires registration […]
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MOFGA unveils 2024 Common Ground Country Fair poster
Bridgton resident wins contest with “Owl with Apples” entry.
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Bethel-based watershed council to talk climate change Jan. 17
Scott Williams, former executive director of Lake Stewards of Maine of Auburn and a consulting lake and watershed scientist, plans this month to discuss the impacts that climate change and development is having on Maine lakes. The virtual presentation, hosted by Bethel’s Androscoggin River Watershed Council, is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, […]
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Lewiston crane-use HVAC work rescheduled to Jan. 12
LEWISTON — Because of the storm, the crane-use HVAC work scheduled for Jan. 10 at Lewiston Public Library, which necessitated a Pine Street closure (from Park Street to Lisbon Street), has been rescheduled to 6 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 12. For more information, contact Dottie Perham-Whittier with the city of Lewiston at [email protected] or […]
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Mingle & Jingle event raises over $25K for Dempsey Center
The second annual Mingle & Jingle holiday fundraising event raised over $25,000, with proceeds to benefit the Dempsey Center. The event, which took place Dec. 16 at Randall Orchards in Standish, featured live entertainment from Henry Lowery and band 12-OC. Guests bid on auction items and raffles to raise funds for the Dempsey Center, according […]