The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its week of Sept. 8 cribbage results. Ethel Landry and Carol Laplante placed first, Mike Martin and Nancy Knowlton placed second, George Bussierre and Henry Maheux placed third, Coleen Erickson and Weldon DeMeurers placed fourth, and Cecile Bussierre and Bert Cloutier placed fifth, according to a news release […]
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Lewiston student earns degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
GENEVA, N.Y. — Clare Kramer of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Arts degree in art studio during the 2022 commencement ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held May 22. Kramer, the child of Richard and Kathleen Kramer, graduated magna cum laude. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Local students make president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University recognizes the following local students for being named to the 2022 summer president’s list. They include Jessica Collamati of Bridgton; Kate Orr of Casco; Halle Mercauto of Fryeburg; Heather Brown of Waterford; Michelle Morin of Greene; Desiree Snow, Shakoria Anderson and Michael Slyk, all of Lewiston; Matthew Daniels […]
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Ag department offers Specialty Crop Block Grants Program funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has announced nearly $560,000 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Maine. This USDA grant aims to help the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry fund projects ranging from managing soil-borne diseases in potato production through integrated soil improvement to drought […]
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Lewiston library plans Teen Tabletop Tuesdays
This fall, Lewiston Public Library and MaineTransNet Youth are joining up to host monthly tabletop roleplaying sessions in person in the Lewiston Public Library teen space, 200 Lisbon St. All supplies will be provided; no previous roleplaying experience is required. Sessions are scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month […]
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Lewiston Adult Education offers fall brochure online
The combined Lewiston Adult Education Fall Brochure, combined with Auburn Adult & Community Education, is being mailed this month to residents in both cities. Classes also will be listed at lewiston.maineadulted.org. Class listings in the brochure will have either Lewiston High School at 156 East Ave., or the Gov. Longley campus on 145 Birch St., […]
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Historic Harrison sawmill site to be open Sept. 17
HARRISON — The historic 1847 Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead site is scheduled to close out this summer’s season from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Jesse Mill Road. The season will end by inviting those who have antique or classic vehicles to join together with other antique auto enthusiasts who plan to […]
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Norway chorus group to hold open house Sept. 20
NORWAY — The Mollyockett Chorus, a women’s barbershop group that sings together every Tuesday night, invites all women singers to an open house to get a taste of what the chorus is all about. The gathering is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, downstairs at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 479 Main St. in […]
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Farmington, Skowhegan extensions to host gardening series
Local gardeners can take advantage of a new in-person learning opportunity offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension this fall. The six-part series, Fall in the Garden, is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 20 through Oct. 11. Two sessions will be hosted by Franklin County Extension at 138 Pleasant […]
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Maine wildlife refuge seeks imagery for 2023 calendar
The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, began Sept. 1. People can submit up to three photos to the Friends website; a jury will select 12 winning images to include in a 2023 Rachel Carson calendar available beginning in November. All photo submissions must be taken […]