LEWISTON — As part of a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, the Stanton Bird Club plans to host a snowshoe trek from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 19. One hundred years ago, the club accepted the first gift of 45 acres from the Anthony Family to begin the process […]
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Temple student makes Ohio university dean’s list
BEREA, Ohio — Maighread Laliberte of Temple, has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Baldwin Wallace University. Laliberte is a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in South Paris and is majoring in neuroscience biology and biology, The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a grade point average of 3.6 or […]
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Lewiston student makes dean’s list at South Carolina college
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Erin Irene Lachance of Lewiston has been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Wofford College. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of graded courses and attain a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher.
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Hebron historical panels on display at town office, school
Beth Francis of the Hebron Historical Society recently briefed members and guests on her production of the town’s historical panels for displaying in the Maine State Parade last year. Through calls and interviews she amassed a significant collection of Hebron data and photographs reflecting more than 200 years to the present time, according to a news […]
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Lewiston nonprofit offers grants for physical activity programs
Lewiston-based Community Health Options, the state’s only nonprofit, member-led health plan, is making grant funds available to Maine-based nonprofits through Monday, March 7, according to a news release from the nonprofit. Health Options awards grants through its Community Benefits Expenditure program. Grants will target small community-based programs that encourage physical activity as a way to […]
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Camden library film club to pay tribute to Sidney Poitier
During February, the Friday Film Club at Camden Public Library is honoring Black History Month. With the death of Sidney Poitier in January, the club is reflecting on his career as one of the most influential Black actors in America, according to a news release from the library. On Friday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m., […]
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Extension 4-H to offer sessions for aspiring volunteers
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online information session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, March 1 and 8. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Today” will offer participants information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program, options for volunteering and requirements to […]
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Rangeley chamber announces new board of directors
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Jan. 26. The meeting was conducted via Zoom because of COVID-19 pandemic precaution, according to a news release from the chamber. During the meeting, the annual election results were announced by Margery Jamison. Joanne Dunlap, who served on the executive board as president in 2021, […]
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Great Falls Forum to host Bates College professor
The 2021-22 season of the Great Falls Forum is set to continue at noon Thursday, Feb. 17, with a talk by Bates College Professor Stephanie Kelley-Romano. “Conspiracy Theories: Why, How, and What To Do,” a free, public program, will take place virtually via Zoom and streamed to the Lewiston Public Library Facebook page, according to […]
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Vermont university recognizes local president’s list students
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Norwich University. They are Emma Lorraine Theriault of Minot and Whitney Lorraine Wilson of Raymond. Full-time undergraduate students who earned a semester grade point average of 4.0 are awarded president’s list honors.