BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center has scheduled new workshop offerings at its 9 Main St. location. Janna DeWan and Zachary Feilds are two teachers and potters the center is lucky to have in the community. DeWan, a high school art teacher and Bowdoinham potter, will be teaching a surface design workshop series. Sign up for […]
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Rumford library plans summer youth programming
Rumford Public Library has a full calendar of children’s activities scheduled for this summer, including live animals, arts, science and visits from Rumford’s heroes. All events are free and open to River Valley children and families. Events will be held on the 56 Rumford Ave. library’s lawn. In inclement weather, events will be held in […]
ArtVan to visit Rumford library Wednesdays this summer
RUMFORD — ArtVan is scheduled to visit Rumford Public Library several times this summer. This art-making event is free for River Valley youths and families of all ages. The van will visit the 56 Rumford Ave. library at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, July 12, 19 and 26, and Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Established in […]
Greater Lovell Land Trust to offer programs in July, August
Greater Lovell Land Trust plans to offer a variety of programs each week this summer, from evening talks to daytime walks. Registration is required for all of these events. Friday, July 14, 10 a.m.-noon, Boundary Line Maintenance with Surveyor Jon Bliss Bliss discusses boundary line maintenance and refreshing one’s boundary lines. Meet at parking lot […]
Dixfield middle school names honor roll students
DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School has announced its third trimester honor roll students for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 8: Colby Averill, Marley Berry, Aurora Breau, Taylor Carney, Vincent Chapman, Makenzie Coffin, Marlee Gray, Riley Jordan, Kiley LaFollette, Xandria Libby, Abigail Luczynski and Hudson Lufkin. Also, William Morris, Dominic O’Connor, Salem Remington, Raeleigh […]
Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament set for Norway Aug. 10
Proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.
Dean College names local dean’s list students
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Dean College has named four local students to its 2023 spring semester dean’s list. They are Matthew Fenlason of Winthrop, Makenzie Margerison of Durham, and Sarah Tajonera and Emily Thompson, both of New Gloucester. Check out upcoming area events!
Plymouth State University names local president’s list students
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Plymouth State University recognizes local students who have made the 2023 spring semester president’s list. Alaina Adderley of Buckfield is majoring in meteorology. Kayla Bailey of Lewiston is majoring in political science. Morgan Bilodeau of Lewiston is majoring in allied health sciences. Christopher Ferguson of Casco is majoring in physical education. Joseph […]
Bridgton partners encourage early reading
The First Congregational Church of Bridgton, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, and Bridgton Books are working together to encourage early reading. When school closes for the summer, young children tend to lose some of their gains in learning new words unless their families continue to share books with them. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club identified […]
University of Maine at Farmington names spring dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its 2023 spring semester dean’s list. MAINE Acton: Cassidy Paker, honors; and Sasha Smith, high honors. Albion: Emma Robillard, honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, high honors. Arundel: Calli Leach, high honors. Atkinson: Jessica Gervais, high honors. Auburn: Christian Beliveau, honors; Hunter Bosse, high honors; Leo Caron, honors; Emily […]