St. Timothy’s Circle 504, Daughters of Isabella, plans to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Holy Savior Parish Hall at 126 Main Ave. in Rumford. Chairpersons for the meeting are Jean Wiken and Maria Haines. Committee members are Lynn Lepage Fitzpatrick and Donna Gilbert. The Daughters of Isabella Circle continues to accept applications for […]
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Leeds seeks town’s oldest citizen for Boston Post Cane
The Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the town of Leeds, is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should be presented. The town’s previous oldest citizen, Rose Ames, died March 12 at age 104, according to a news release from the society. In order to be considered the oldest citizen, the person […]
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Spruce Mountain Middle School recognizes honor students
JAY — Spruce Mountain Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Honors: Jackson Archer, Aisla Armandi, Isaiah Ayer, Drew Boivin, Baylee Brown, Patrick Chen, Finley Fortier, Bradyn Fournier, Landyn Grant, Cortney Lawson, Patrick Libby, Koralee Long-Flagg, Camryn Lovewell, Avigail Moffett, Rylee Provencher, Rivers […]
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Leavitt high school’s class of ’22 to hold Project Graduation auction
Leavitt Area High School’s Project Graduation annual auction for the class of 2022 is planned for Saturday, April 9, at the Masonic Hall on Weston Road in Turner. The auction’s first look will take place from noon to 1 p.m., with an auction start of 1 p.m. The event also will include a silent raffle […]
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Sabattus program continues free group runs
The Sabattus Rec Running Program continues to hold free group runs at 6 p.m. every Wednesday. The group meets in front of Mixers Nightclub at 136 Sabattus Road. The runs/walks usually last between 30-45 minutes, according to a news release from the group. The runs are open to anyone at any level of ability, from […]
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Livermore Falls society seeks relatives of people in old photos
The Livermore Falls Historical Society looks to reunite local people with their family photos. The society is in possession of boxes of photos that may feature family members. Treat Memorial Library has a list of names that it encourages local people to come look at. Those who have their name or a family member’s name […]
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Online farm labor guidelines programs on tap for April
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online discussion on farm labor guidelines on Tuesday and Thursday, April 19 and 21. These two programs will be led by Brian Cleasby from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, according to a news release from the extension. The April […]
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Maine commission offers historic preservation fund grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has announced the opening of the 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $94,000 in one-to-one matching grants for National Register nominations, architectural or archaeological survey, or education, planning, development or pre-development projects statewide, according to a news release from the commission. The minimum grant award […]
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Mt. Blue student receives Principal’s Award
FARMINGTON — Joshua Smith, a senior at Mt. Blue High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. Smith is deserving of the award due to his dedication to his studies, […]
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Coalition plans 3 walk-in vaccines clinics for adults
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans to host several COVID-19 upcoming walk-in vaccine clinics for adults. The first is scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Jay Town Office, 340 Main St. Subsequent clinics are taking place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 13, at the University of Maine […]