MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2021 fall president’s list. They include Christopher Poole of Greene, Hailey Martlock of Lewiston, Tara White of Rumford, Ashlee Wilson of Sabattus, Isaac Dean of Mechanic Falls, Russell Seams of South Paris, Julia Spaulding of Auburn, Samantha Fox of Lovell, Claudia […]
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Mechanic Falls student named RSU 16 student of month
Hailey Caron, a sixth grader from Elm Street School in Mechanic Falls, has been named Regional School Unit 16’s student of the month recipient for January, as announced by the Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club. According to a news release from the club, teacher Valerie Young describes Hailey as a diligent, hardworking […]
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Nature Adventure Challenge to kick off July 4 in Oxford County
The Maine West initiative is challenging people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and the River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local youth programs by getting outside for healthy outdoor activities this summer. Starting Monday, July 4, people can sign up for the Summer 2022 Second Nature Adventure Challenge and start tracking outdoor […]
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Harrison sawmill site to be open July 2
HARRISON – The Historic Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead site tours are set for 1-4 p.m. Saturday July 2, on Jesse Mill Road. Participants can learn about the “Sash” saw used to cut lumber, how to put together a barrel, exhibits in the Long Shed, the blacksmith operating the forge in the blacksmith shop, and […]
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Lewiston-Auburn council extends youth food award nomination deadline
The nomination deadline for the Youth Food Charter Champion Awards has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 5. The Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn plans to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary and host the second annual Youth Food Charter Champion Awards, according to a news release from the council. Five outstanding youth (individuals and/or […]
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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly events planned
Sunday, July 24, is the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, established by Pope Francis to be celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of July near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. The theme for this year’s celebration is “In Old Age They Will Still Bear Fruit” (Ps. […]
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Oxford airport sight of first Airplane Fly-in, Car Show July 2
OXFORD — A first-ever Airplane Fly-in and Car Show is planned for 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 2, at the Oxford County Regional Airport at 97 Airport Road. Bring your antique car or an airplane to show off and visit with other aviation and car enthusiasts, admission is free but donations will be accepted. A cook […]
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Hebron Historical Society to host talk on Civil War
Civil War Battlefield will be the topic of a talk hosted by the Hebron Historical Society at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Hebron Town Office, 351 Paris Road in Hebron. Peter Hammond of Norway will speak on battlefield life in the Civil War with local flavor and artifacts. For more information, email [email protected] or […]
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UMaine Extension offers advanced beekeeping webinars
REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer two advanced beekeeping webinars, two sessions each, beginning with Honey Bee Diseases and Pests set for 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 and 17. The next course, Swarming and Swarm Management, is planned for 6-8:30 p.m. March 3 and 10. The fee is $35. The $50 […]
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Workshop on living with chronic pain to be held in Norway
NORWAY — SeniorsPlus, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, plans to present Living Well with Chronic Pain, a free six-week workshop to help individuals manage a wide range of chronic pain conditions. The program will be offered Wednesdays Jan. 26 through March 2. Workshops participants will meet weekly from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at […]