AUGUSTA — In recognition of National Vietnam War Veteran Day, the Travis Mills Foundation plans to hold a breakfast for Vietnam era veterans at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave. “While the foundation’s main mission is to serve post-9/11 veterans, I’m an ardent supporter of Vietnam era veterans and […]
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Maine university names local dean’s list students
The University of Southern Maine has named the following local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Auburn: Justin Trottier, Meghan Rittall, Emma Samson, Jennifer Nash, Grace Ouellette, Dylan Campbell, Grace Girardin, Faegan Pan, Lita McCormick, Casay Mohamed, Ethan Brown, Bekah Gray, Erin McKay, Ella Boucher, Prudent Ndihokubwayo, Danica Peaslee, Aaron Frost, […]
Lewiston library to bring back Read Your Mind series
Read Your Mind: Mental Health in Teen Books — a monthly, virtual series focusing on teen mental health and wellness — is scheduled to return to Lewiston Public Library. Featuring young adult authors and community health experts, the library hopes to explore complex and common health concerns through the vehicle of teen books, according to […]
Gray church to host takeout bean supper
First Congregational Church of Gray plans to hold a takeout bean supper from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Parish House, 5 Brown St. The menu will also include two red hot dogs, coleslaw, biscuit, and a choice of apple or blueberry pie. Meals are single-sized and cost $10 each. When placing […]
Auburn VFW Post 1603 receives Century Award
The Auburn Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1603 last year received the Century Award from Hal Roesch II, National Commander-in-Chief, National Headquarters, according to a news release from Post 1603. VFW Post 1603 was mustered in June 24, 1921. The citation reads: “In special commemoration and grateful recognition for one hundred years of exceptional service […]
Farmington-based alliance acquires parcel of land
High Peaks Alliance recently closed on an 80-acre parcel called the Perham Stream Birding Trail in Madrid Township. The parcel, which includes half a mile of frontage on Perham Stream and views of Saddleback Mountain and Mount Abraham, is the first property held in conservation by the alliance, according to a news release from the […]
Department extends signup deadline for dairy program coverage
Producers are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible.
Lewiston library book box celebrates Wabanaki people
This month’s Kids’ Book Box theme at Lewiston Public Library is “Wabanaki Neighbors,” a book box created to celebrate and bring awareness to the Wabanaki People living in vibrant communities throughout Maine, according to a news release from Lewiston Public Library. Each LPL Kids’ Book Box contains two books, an art project, worksheets and coloring […]
New Vineyard student makes Massachusetts college dean’s list
BOSTON — Emmalee Clark of New Vineyard has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement at Emmanuel College. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.
Lewiston center to host virtual Fresh Air for ME fundraiser
A virtual fundraiser, hosted by the Early Lung Cancer Screening Program Team at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, aims to benefit underinsured patients in need of lung cancer screening and treatment. “Fresh Air: A Virtual Event, Raising Awareness and Funds for Early Lung Cancer Screening in Maine” runs through Saturday, Feb. 26. Each week […]