First Congregational Church of South Paris has selected Michael Carter as full-time permanent pastor. Church Moderator Rick Bennett said in a news release that “We are thrilled to have such a caring, committed, community leader as Mike Carter guide our faith family. Mike has a special gift for inspiration and communication. In his messages and […]
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Elmira College honor society inducts Lewiston student
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Eliza Beaudin of Lewiston was one of several students recently recognized by the Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elmira College. Beaudin, class of 2022, was a newly elected member-in-course of Phi Beta Kappa. The Pi of New York chapter held its annual induction and banquet with 13 […]
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Lewiston graduate to lead community cleanup day
LEWISTON — Maine Environmental Changemakers has planned a community cleanup day for 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the Mark W. Paradis Park on Pierce Street, according to a news release from Idey Abdi, a recent graduate of Lewiston High School and a freshman at Cornell University. Abdi, a fellow with Maine Environmental Education Association […]
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Short film submissions by K-12 students sought for festival
The 44th annual Maine Student Film + Video Festival is accepting submissions until June 15. All Maine students in grades K-12 are eligible to enter for free. Films will be judged by category: Narrative, Documentary, and Creative (animated, experimental, etc.), and by age group: Grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12, according to a news release from […]
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UMaine Extension to host wildlife damage prevention webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about wildlife damage prevention in home gardens from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 1. Preventing Wildlife Damage to Home Gardens will discuss methods to help reduce losses in home gardens from raccoons, deer, rabbits and woodchucks. Adam Vashon, a USDA Animal and […]
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Virtual sessions highlight nontraditional careers for girls
Registration is open for Totally Trades!, career sessions offered online this spring by New Ventures Maine. Eleven sessions, offered at no cost, are designed to encourage girls in grades eight through 12 to consider careers in which women are traditionally underrepresented. The 15-minute video sessions focus on high-wage, high-demand nontraditional careers in trade and technical […]
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Ag department updates eligibility for market hog pandemic program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program, which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. Hog producers also will now be required to submit documentation […]
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Lewiston church group to hold card party
LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family Parish plan to hold their annual card party at 6 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the church Parish Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and attendees are asked to use the back entrance, according to a news release from the […]
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East Sumner church supports Ukrainian refugees
The Congregational Church of East Sumner has sent $200 to support the refugees of Ukraine, according to a news release from the church. A hand-painted gourd at the church is a visible symbol of the support for the Ukrainian people. It is painted in yellow and blue with a sunflower — the colors of the […]
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Auburn student attends trade show with Lasell University
NEWTON, Mass. — Alexis Gatto of Auburn, a student at Lasell University, traveled with the university’s School of Fashion to Coterie NYC, a premier trade show hosting more than 500 brands at the Jacob Javits Center. Gatto was one of 50 School of Fashion students who attended the show to view apparel lines from vendors […]