The city of Lewiston has rescheduled its Holiday at the Plaza. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St. “The holidays in Lewiston are a special time of year. The lights, music, and community I feel during the season remind me how grateful I […]
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Olde Fashioned Christmas Festival set for Dec. 2-4
The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual Olde Fashioned Christmas Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-4, at Boothby’s Orchard & Farm on 366 Boothby Road in Livermore. The festival is set for 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2, 2-7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 2-5 p.m. Dec. 4. There are […]
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UMaine System recognizes inaugural Alfond Ambassadors
The new UMS program awards scholarships to students from historically underrepresented communities.
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Unity-based farmers, gardeners group improves database
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Certification Services has updated its online searchable database to make it easier for people to find MOFGA-certified organic foods and products. With an abundance of locally produced food and products available, and the holidays around the corner, autumn is a great time of year for the public to […]
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Scout leaders attend outdoor training in Belgrade
BELGRADE — Scout Leaders completed training courses during the weekend of Oct. 22 at Camp Bomazeen. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills were the two courses offered. BALOO provides basic instruction for any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack […]
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Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
More than 60 Cubs and Scouts, some from as far away as Buxton, West Paris and Bath, rolled into Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen Nov. 12 for the second annual Lego Pinewood Derby. Isa Russell of Lewiston Troop 2019 won Best in Show with her Phoenix Lego Derby Car. She is a Life Scout from Randolph and […]
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Aquaculture workshop set for Nov. 30 at Auburn library
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Auburn Public Library plan to offer a workshop about aquaculture and its impact in Maine at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Auburn library at 49 Spring St. Aquaculture is the practice of cultivating aquatic plants and raising aquatic animals for food. Here in Maine, farmers raise […]
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St. Dominic Academy, Lewiston campus, names honor students
Saint Dominic Academy — Lewiston campus, recently announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll. High honors: Grade 3: Addilyn Caskinette, Emmalyn Little-Fish, Dania Gikundiro, Thomas Langan, Tanner Miller and Kennedy Toussaint. Grade 4: Joseph Bouffard, Chris Havyarimana, Madelynn Hinkley, Meadow Kutasi, Jillianna Mason, John Porter, James Pushee, Olena Stevenson and Gracelynne […]
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St. Dominic Academy, Auburn Campus lists honor roll students
Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn Campus, has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Principal’s List Grade 12: Ethan Berube, Matthew Gould, Colby Levasseur and Camren Samson. Grade 11: Rieslynn Bernier, Connor Cyr, Anna Geyer-Shaheen and Abigail Piotrowski. Grade 10: Rohen Brown, Kassidy Cote, Logan Martin, […]
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South Paris home-visiting program receives national recognition
SOUTH PARIS — The Community Concepts, Inc. Maine Families Program has earned an endorsement from Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate. This recognition marks the program as one of the top performing home-visiting affiliates within Parents as Teachers’ international network. The official designation was made in October. Being named a […]