SOUTH PARIS — The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills recognized outgoing co-club presidents and incoming president at its annual Changeover Meeting. Rotary International has a new president each year, and a new theme. Co-Presidents Chris Summers and Peter Kaurup served the 2021-22 year with the theme “Serve to Change Lives.” The new RI theme for […]
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Southern Maine veterans group to meet Aug. 11 in Lewiston
The Southern Maine Squadron has announced that the Air Force veterans that took basic training at Sampson Air Force Base from 1950 to 1956 will be getting together at noon Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Governors Restaurant at 1185 Lisbon St. in Lewiston, according to a news release from Bob Sawyer. Sampson was a naval […]
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Phippsburg student completes oil technician training class
BRUNSWICK — Wade Nickerson of Phippsburg has graduated from MEMA Technical Education Center’s oil technician training class. He will now be eligible to apply for and take the Journeyman exam. Nickerson, the son of Mark and Jolene Nickerson, is a graduate of Chop Point School in Woolwich. The center is owned and operated by over […]
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Area students earn Champlain College honors
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Several local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester honors list at Champlain College. Gavin Chambers of Norway and Katherine Taddeo of Rangeley were named to the president’s list. Students named to the dean’s list include Cole Gagnon of Topsham, Ian Burke of Farmington, Jennifer McLean of Lewiston, Madison Ryder […]
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Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Packs for Progress backpack program is still accepting applications. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12. These backpacks are for families that live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore Falls and Livermore. Those who live outside this area can call 211 Maine to find out whether there is a […]
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Winthrop society to host local author Aug. 11
Local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark is set to speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, at 107 Main St., to discuss her book “The Founders and Evolution of Summer Resorts and Kids’ Camps on Four Lakes in Central Maine — Torsey, Echo, Lovejoy and northern Maranacook” with […]
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Western New England University names area students to president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Three area students were named to the 2022 spring semester president’s list at Western New England University. Kaila Mank of Raymond is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in entrepreneurship. Emily Lake of Naples is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in mechanical engineering. Ava […]
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Maine Master Naturalist Program to be offered in Auburn
The Maine Master Naturalist Program seeks applicants for a year-long course that trains Mainers to be naturalist guides. The course offers hands-on classes and field experience to equip graduates to volunteer for land trusts, schools, camps, community groups, and more. Master Naturalist volunteers educate and inspire diverse audiences about Maine’s natural world, according to a […]
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Lakeside Norway Triathlon raises more than $13K
The 2022 Lakeside Norway Triathlon took place July 9 at Lake Pennesseewassee Park in Norway. This year marked the event’s 15th year, and was the first year running at total capacity since the pandemic’s start, boasting 105 individual and team athletes across Maine and New England, according to a news release from the Western Foothills […]
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Lewiston library, Augusta museum to partner for lobster adventure
The Lewiston Public Library plans to partner with Maine State Museum educators for Landing the Lobster, a virtual adventure in a fishing boat. The event — scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in Callahan Hall at the 200 Lisbon St. library — is for all ages. This in-person program will allow participants to hear […]