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United Way to host Hunger Solutions Exchange
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host the first Hunger Solutions Exchange from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17. The event takes place at the University of Maine at Farmington, North Dining Hall and Roberts Courtyard. It brings together all responding to food insecurity in Greater Franklin County, whether they […]
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Farmington hospital eases inpatient visitor safety measures
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has implemented changes to expand its visitor policy. They went into effect June 1 and will remain so until further notice, according to a news release from the hospital. “In light of recent changes throughout the MaineHealth system and nationwide in visitation policies and a downturn in COVID-19 hospitalizations in […]
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Oxford County conservation district seeks biggest trees
Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District seeks help tracking down the most impressive trees in the county. The district keeps a register of big trees in the county, which catalogs the largest specimen of each native species found. There are 22 species yet to be nominated, many of which are smaller species of trees […]
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Gray student inducted into Lasell University honor society
NEWTON, Mass. — Wyatt Edwards of Gray, a recent graduate of Lasell University, was inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology.
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Local students make Grove City College dean’s list
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Two local students, Lydia Bennett of Bethel and Kaylynn Johnson of Otisfield, have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Grove City College. Students eligible for the dean’s list have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59.
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West Paris, Sumner churches announce summer schedules
First Universalist Church of West Paris June worship services are scheduled to begin Sunday, June 5, at 208 Main St. West Sumner Universalist Church services will start Sunday, July 10, at 1122 Main St., Sumner. West Paris Worship services are held at 9 a.m. Sundays followed by a coffee hour. • June 5, The Impossible […]
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Waldo County 4-H to offer shooting sports workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Waldo County plans to offer a shooting sports workshop for ages 9 to 18 from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at Maine Outdoor Sportsman, 144 Atlantic Highway in Northport. The Explore 4-H Shooting Sports workshop will introduce participants to the basics and principles of archery including marksmanship, […]
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Winthrop society to host resident rug artist
Lynda Pratt, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, plans to share her love for rug hooking at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Several years ago Pratt began rug hooking and taking lessons in a person’s private home. Rug hooking soon became her favorite indoor […]
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Farmington student earns degree from Grove City College
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Nicholas Sparks of Farmington graduated May 14 from Grove City College. Sparks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Sparks also has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list with distinction. Students eligible for the dean’s list with distinction have a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84. A […]