The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 29th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, held Aug. 17 at Mingo Springs Golf Course in Rangeley. This year’s winning teams are as follows: Men’s A Division — first place was Mike Atwood, Lou Hight, Sam Hight and Adam Orser; Men’s […]
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West Paris library to host drums of West Africa Sept. 10
An interactive introduction to the drums of West Africa with Namory Keita, a master drummer from Sangbarala, Guinea, West Africa, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will be held at the West Paris Public Library at 226 Main St. in West Paris. Keita is a cultural ambassador wishing to share his […]
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Augusta bureau plans Veterans and Family Outdoor Expo for Sept. 24
As part of the Governor’s Challenge Team, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA Maine Healthcare System, and other partner organizations and state agencies plan to co-hosting a Veterans and Family Outdoor Expo. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Cabela’s parking lot […]
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Farmington-based coalition plans September mobile outreach services
Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit is offering free education and health screenings (HS), harm reduction (HR) services, COVID-19 vaccines (CV) 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, according to a news release from Franklin Memorial Hospital […]
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Auburn resident receives nursing doctorate
Dr. David Oshansky graduated May 8 with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice, with honors. During the ceremony, Oshansky was “hooded” by his wife, Joel Ann Oshansky. The graduation ceremony was held through the University of Southern Maine’s School of Nursing, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. Oshansky was invited to become a member of […]
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Hanover student named to Northern Vermont University dean’s list
LYNDON, Vt. — Katelyn Gross of Hanover was recently named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Northern Vermont University in Vermont. Students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are placed on the dean’s list. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Dead River Historical Society offers pictorial calendars
STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society’s 2023 pictorial calendars are available. The cover features kindergarten and first grade from 1955 with Jimmy Sylvester, Susan Simpson, Edwin Hewitt, Sandra Fotter, Marcel Dube, Ina Harris, Richard Currie, Terry Wyman, Marcel Nadeau, Linda Vaughn, Raymond Morin, Margaret Hewitt, Dennis Walton, Cecil Brackett, Wayne Dyer, Candy Stevens, […]
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Camden program to cover detection dogs’ role in wildlife research, conservation
The Center for Wildlife Studies “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, is scheduled to continue at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, with a look at how detection dogs are being trained to assist with wildlife research and conservation efforts. The program will be offered in a hybrid format […]
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Lewiston-Auburn senior college program to focus on Portugal
Senior College in the Community is again being offered through its partner, Auburn Public Library. The first program, covering Portugal, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. in Auburn. The program will be presented by Lucy Bisson and Judy Hierstein, who recently visited Portugal. Both have […]
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Southern Maine Air Force squadron plans gathering
LEWISTON — Southern Maine Squadron SAFB plans to get together at noon Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Governor’s Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St. The squadron was formed by a group of veterans that went to Sampson Air Force Base for basic training before going on to a tech school. Sampson was a naval training station from […]