NORWAY — The Table’s Healthy Outdoor Group continues to hike weekly and has announced the following tentative schedule for April. • Sunday, April 3: No scheduled hike because leaders are on vacation. • Sunday, April 10: 12:30 p.m., Monument Hill, Leeds. Meet at the Oxford Hills Community High School parking lot, near the charging station, […]
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West Paris church announces April worship services
The First Universalist Church of West Paris holds services at 9 a.m. Sundays at 208 Main St. Wearing a mask during worship services is now optional if one has received COVID-19 vaccinations, and coffee hour has resumed immediately following the service, according to a news release from the church. The schedule is as follows. • […]
Jay student named Spruce Mountain High’s MPA Award winner
Courtney Hogan of Jay, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, 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 and citizenship, according to a news release from the school. “Courtney Hogan has distinguished […]
Lewiston Knights event to benefit Coats For Kids
LEWISTON — Rev. Louis J. Fortier Knights Of Columbus Council 106 plans to hold a scrapbooking event to benefit Coats For Kids. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Holy Cross Church Hall on Baird Street. People making crafts, cards and scrapbooking are encouraged to attend. Corinne Saindon, […]
South Paris library, club to host spring scavenger hunt
The Paris Public Library and the Seneca Club plan to host a spring celebration scavenger hunt from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 2, at the Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St. in South Paris. Each participant who is able to discover all the items on their checklist will be awarded a bag of […]
UMaine at Farmington to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at 274 Front St., for adults. Vaccines are provided at no cost, and all are welcome. Those attending will be administered their choice of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and can get […]
Waldo County extension to offer rural living workshops
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Waldo County Extension Association plan to offer four online weekly workshops with a rural living theme starting from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Additional dates are April 9, 16 and 23. “Rural Living Month” workshop topics include homestead livestock choices, working with children and teens in […]
Fryeburg Academy honors Ukraine with Blue and Yellow Day
On Blue and Yellow Day, the Fryeburg Academy community donned in blue and yellow gathered outside of Shaffner Hall on Thursday, March 17 for a moment of silence for Ukraine. The event was organized by fellow Ukrainian students Anna Bondar, class of 2023, and Daryna Serediuk, class of 2022, and the International Club and faculty […]
Bridgton gallery displays artist guild show
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302’s “Into the Woods,” a Bridgton artist guild show, is on display through May 1 at 112 Main St. March hours are from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For April and May hours, visit gallery302.com.
Poland middle school lists honor students
POLAND — Bruce M. Whittier Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 7 — Academic high honors: Graceyn Camire, Abigail Coughlin, Delilah Farrington, Davis Hill and Payton Rose. Academic honor roll: Kadi Adams-Brossman, Tucker Bailey, Aiden Bean, Garrett Beaucage, Dallas Billings, Payton Blake, […]