The Monmouth Academy Academic Decathlon Team, coached by Cathy and Scott Foyt, placed second in the State of Maine Virtual Academic Decathlon Championship on March 5. The Monmouth team can now compete in the National Academic Decathlon Virtual Championship in April. Monmouth team members won the following medals: Elise Zwetsloot, Allyson Lewis, Sam Schultz (Bronze […]
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Leeds society plans spring historical walks
Members of the Leeds Historical Society plan to offer spring walks on weekend days to explore some locations of historical note in town. The following walks are scheduled. A tour of Keene’s Corner is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9. From an early store run by John Keene who sold spirituous liquors, among other […]
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Agriculture symposium scheduled for April 18 and 19
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an agricultural symposium for Maine teens Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19. The 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14-18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the UMaine and University of […]
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Lovell committee seeks entries for arts, artisans fair
The Lovell Arts & Artisans Fair committee is seeking new artists and artisans for the 47th annual event, planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the New Suncook School on Route 5 in Lovell. All disciplines and media will be considered, and past fairs have featured painting, pottery, jewelry, quilts, rugs, […]
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Leeds student named Leavitt school’s MPA Award recipient
Kaitlyn Bilodeau of Leeds, a senior at Leavitt Area High School in Turner, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Eben Shaw. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Over the last […]
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Oxford, Denmark students win Bridgton Art Guild scholarships
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 has named Bryona Pelletier and Grace Marshall recipients of the Bridgton Art Guild 2021 scholarships. Pelletier, a resident of Oxford, is attending the University of Southern Maine. She is focusing on digital art, with a concentration in art and entrepreneurship. She plans to one day run a photography business, according to […]
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Maine farmers, gardeners group seeks scholarship applications
Each year, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association awards three $1,500 scholarships, one in each of the following categories: • MOFGA Journeyperson program participant (past or present); • Maine high school senior planning to study sustainable or organic farming (with a preference for colleges in Maine); and • Kennebec Valley Community College student studying […]
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Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival events begin April 8
Race and social justice is this year’s theme.
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Winthrop Middle School names honor roll students
Winthrop Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High Honors Grade 6: Kaydence Allarie, Landon Arsenault, Isabella Baehr, Destiny Beaudoin, Patience Beaudoin, Elise Bilodeau, Riley Blodgett, Gabriella Chase, Caitlyn Dahl, Haven Desrosiers, Samuel Drown, Gracelyn Folsom, Wyatt Grant, Spencer Harris, Elyse Hinkley, Graham […]
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New Commons talk to explore ‘Living the Good Life’ book
FARMINGTON — Helen and Scott Nearing’s book, “Living the Good Life,” is the subject of an upcoming New Commons keynote presentation. Alissa Hessler’s talk is scheduled to be held at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the Emery Community Arts Center, 164 Academy St., on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. From its publication […]