Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school may be eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but are encouraged […]
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Farmington-based alliance to host talk on foliage hikes Sept. 21
Sam Shirley of the High Peaks Alliance is set to host a presentation on some of his favorite easy, moderate and strenuous foliage hikes in western Maine’s High Peaks region. This free presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Thomas Auditorium on High Street. The presentation […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 14, 10 and 11 a.m. • Monday, Oct. 17, 11 […]
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Farmington-based coalition to offer mobile outreach services
Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit plans to offer free education and health screenings, substance use resources including harm reduction services, COVID-19 vaccines for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered. Not all services are offered at each […]
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Farmington garden talk to cover gardening, harvesting vegetables
FARMINGTON — Community members can join Kathy Doyon, Healthy Community Coalition’s Snap-Ed director, and Laura Hoeft, Tri Valley United Way’s food hub program coordinator and garden volunteer, this month at the Hope Harvest Community Garden. The talk, scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 21, will cover gardening and harvesting vegetables to take home. The garden […]
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Durham student graduates from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
GENEVA, N.Y. — Jacob Tomm of Durham received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics during the 2022 commencement ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held May 22. Tomm is the child of Joseph and Karen Tomm. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Auburn student graduates from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
GENEVA, N.Y. — Saige Arseneault of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history during the 2022 commencement ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held May 22. Arseneault, the child of Bryan and Kathleen Arseneault, graduated magna cum laude. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Brownfield student earns degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
GENEVA, N.Y. — Owen Feider-Sullivan of Brownfield received a Bachelor of Arts degree in media and society, as well as art studio, during the 2022 commencement ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held May 22. Feider-Sullivan is the child of Kevin B. Sullivan and Mariel M. Feider. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Mechanic Falls society to host historical tour Sept. 21
The Mechanic Falls Historical Society plans to sponsor a tour and present a history of the Advent Christian Campground at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 128 Lewiston St. The campground is located on Route 121, about a mile from the center of town. Patricia Dyer and Lindsey Anderson will conduct a site tour of […]
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Gray church taking reservations for Sept. 24 bean supper
GRAY — First Congregational Church of Gray is accepting reservations for its bean supper, set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Parish House, 5 Brown St.. The building is handicapped accessible; only 50 reservations will be accepted. The cutoff for reservations is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Meals are single sized and cost […]