LEWISTON — Safe Voices honored Androscoggin Bank as one of four awardees at the agency’s Fall Mixer and Awards Ceremony Oct. 20. Androscoggin Bank received the agency’s Community Partner Award for its dedication to social and environmental responsibility and its commitment to working with area nonprofits as community partners. “Androscoggin Bank sees their work with […]
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Waterford road race, fun run event returned Oct. 9
The 23rd annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run for Kids returned Oct. 9 after being postponed for two years. Since 2000, this annual fundraiser for the Tony Waldeier Scholarship has awarded many graduating Waterford students funds to help further their education, even during COVID, according to a news release […]
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Orono center to offer talk about social-ecological systems Nov. 7
The talk will be held in person and via Zoom.
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Auburn-based bird club to kick off lecture series Nov. 7
AUBURN — The Stanton Bird Club is set to host a talk by local photographer Dan Marquis as it kicks off its 2022-23 lecture series after a two-year hiatus. The talk is set for 4-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Marquis will share photographs and experiences from his […]
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Wilton church welcomes new rector
WILTON _ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has announced that the Rev. John Balicki is its new rector. Before becoming an Episcopal priest, Balicki has been a civil engineer, regional planner, Catholic priest, pastoral counselor, and the bicycle/pedestrian coordinator for the state of Maine. Most recently, he served as Episcopal priest at St. Alban’s Church in […]
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Local residents earn award from Western Governors University
SALT LAKE CITY — Two local residents have earned awards of excellence at Western Governors University. Kelsey Anthony of Auburn earned an award at the university’s Leavitt School of Health. Katie Charest of Greene earned an award at the university’s School of Education. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level […]
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Farmington Farmers’ Market set to move indoors Nov. 5
The Farmington Farmers’ Market is set to move indoors to its winter location at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St., starting on Saturday, Nov. 5. The winter market will be held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., November through April. The market accepts SNAP/EBT as well as credit and debit cards. People can […]
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Unity-based association to hold Farmer to Farmer Conference Nov. 5-7
Farmers from around the state plan to gather Saturday through Monday, Nov. 5-7, at the Hutchinson Center at 80 Belmont Ave. in Belfast to learn from their peers and agricultural experts from around the Northeast. Participants can join with their fellow farmers at this year’s conference for offerings that include 30 educational sessions, farm tours […]
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Jay seeks Budget Committee members
The town of Jay seeks residents to serve on its Budget Committee; an alternate position is open. This is an advisory committee to the Select Board and the town citizens. The committee typically meets a couple times in January and, if needed, in February. The panel meets with the Select Board, town manager and department […]
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Lewiston student named to National Society of High School Scholars
ATLANTA, Ga. — The National Society of High School Scholars recently announced that it has selected student Matthew J. Ashton of Lewiston to become a member of the organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by James W. Lewis, NSHSS co-founder and president. […]