Members of The Ladies Guild of Our Lady of Ransom Church, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Mechanic Falls, getting into the Christmas spirit as they finalize plans for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in the church hall at 117 […]
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Winthrop High School recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Sam Brito, Max Cheng, Jordyn Kinsman, Chris Pottle, Liz Roman, Bennett Ross, Harold Vance, Teddy Wagner and Grace Woodard. Grade 11: Ashley Arsenault, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Caroline […]
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Crop Health Conference set for Dec. 4 in Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE — Experts, researchers, farmers and industry professionals are invited to attend the 2023 Crop Health Conference, set for 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the Northeastland Hotel, 436 Main St. Attendees can explore innovative strategies and technologies for promoting crop health and advancing sustainable agriculture practices in the potato industry. […]
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Bath’s Soft Corner Midwifery opens donor milk dispensary
BATH — Soft Corner Midwifery, 94 Richardson St., has opened the third outpatient donor milk dispensary in Maine in partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast collects milk from parents who have more milk than their babies need; screens, pasteurizes and tests the milk; then dispenses it to babies whose parents do […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club recognizes winners
Les Buzzell of Auburn and Roger Labbe of Lisbon placed first when the Lewiston Bridge CLub met on Nov. 21. Tied for second, third and fourth were Brian and Joan Quinn of Wilton, Linda Smith of Oxford and Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston, and Pete Dickson of Falmouth and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. The organization meets […]
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Area residents make dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology
BOSTON — Mikaela Estes of Auburn and Thomas Worden of Minot have made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Summer 2023 semester. Check out upcoming area events!
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Western Foothills Land Trust opens Smith Bridge Preserve in Oxford
The Western Foothills Land Trust officially opened Smith Bridge Preserve on Oct. 22 in Oxford. The newly established preserve offers an enchanting gateway for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers of all ages and interests. Located at 577 Allen Hill Road, Smith Bridge Preserve is minutes from the commercial hubs of Oxford, Paris, and Norway. The […]
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Lewiston to host Holiday at the Plaza Dec. 2
Lewiston’s annual Holiday at the Plaza is set for noon-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. (rain date Dec. 3), in Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St. Admission is free. In the wake of the Oct. 25 tragedy, the city decided to proceed with the holiday event to continue to heal. It is the hope for the community […]
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Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus names honor students
Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. PRINCIPAL’S LIST Grade 12: Rieslynn Bernier, Connor Cyr, Anna Geyer-Shaheen, Hailey Hughes, Campbell Perryman, Abigail Piotrowski and Kyle Reed. Grade 11: Rohen Brown, Kassidy Cote, Anna Theriault and Curtis Wheeler. Grade […]
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Chester Greenwood Day planned in Farmington Dec. 2
FARMINGTON — Chester Greenwood Day, the annual celebration of Farmington resident Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs, is planned from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Greenwood was only 15 when he designed the first pair of ear protectors out of wire, beaver fur, and cloth. At the age of 19, he […]