ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar. The theme is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons.” It features 12 images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural work and life. From vibrant fields of crops […]
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SeniorPlus plans December classes for Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in December at its Lewiston, Norway and Wilton locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible, and hearing assistive equipment is […]
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West Paris church to host ukulele group for holiday singalong Dec. 3
The First Universalist Church of West Paris is set to host the Oxford Hills Ukulele Group for a Christmas singalong at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at 208 Main St. Admission is free; donations are welcome; light refreshments will be provided after the singalong. The church’s Goodwill Fellowship will also have raffle with tickets on […]
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Norway club tree lights to benefit restoration project
The tree will be lit from Dec. 3-31.
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Dementia presentations to be offered in 3 communities
“The Aging Brain: A Presentation on Dementia” is set for three area communities. This one-hour seminar aims to help alleviate “dementia worry” (aging anxiety), which develops as fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Speaker Susan Wehry is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. She is the director of AgingME, […]
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Mt. Blue High School names honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest honors: Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Ryan Atwood, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Riccardo Bambozzi, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton […]
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Auburn teen to host Ornaments for Hope event Dec. 1
Brayden Bashaw, 18, of Auburn, has raised more than $84,000 for Make-A-Wish Maine over the past nine years. He plans to host his final Ornaments for Hope event from 4:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. in Auburn. Attendees can bid on auction items, enter in the raffle, and purchase handmade […]
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Bridgton trust to start Wednesday Wanders Dec. 6
Maine Master Naturalists Leigh Macmillen Hayes and Dawn Wood plan to lead Wednesday Wanders for Loon Echo Land Trust beginning Dec. 6. The snowshoe treks in the woods will continue until at least March, with the main focus being mammal tracking, according to a news release from Maggie Lynn with the trust, based in Bridgton. […]
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Hanover to host meeting about community resilience priorities Dec. 5
An upcoming public meeting aims to inform Hanover residents about the town’s enrollment in Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership. The gathering is set for 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Gem Theater at 48 Cross St. in Bethel, as well as on Zoom. Community members are invited to the public workshop about this program […]
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Mt. Blue Middle School lists honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Zoe Abell, Belle Austin, Mattie Barker, Maddox Beale, Andrew Bell, Luke Bell, Scarlett Black, Jerseylynn Brandt, Layla Bridges, Harley Brougham, Brock Buntin, Cole Butterfield, Bentley Caron, […]