Denise Acritelli, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay, was named Teacher of the Year for VFW District 9 and the state’s overall winner.
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Mitchell Center plans talk on creating ‘Our Maine’ book Feb. 5
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host the talk Creating “Our Maine,” a book exploring Maine’s rich natural heritage, at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5. Editors Aram Calhoun, Malcolm “Mac” Hunter and Kent Redford will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the process […]
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Farmington-based health network to host Galentines Day event Feb. 8
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network invites all women to attend its upcoming Galentines Day event, set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. The free event will be hosted in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons. The come-and-go festivities will include demonstrations by women-owned businesses, chair massages, door prizes, refreshments, […]
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UMaine Farmington explores artificial intelligence with forum Feb. 7
The University of Maine at Farmington’s next UMF Public Forum event features an exploration of “The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence.” The evening’s panel discussion is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Performance Space in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street. The event is free. Artificial intelligence has […]
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Washington County Community College names dean’s, president’s lists
CALAIS — Washington County Community College has announced the following students were named to its 2023 fall dean’s and president’s lists. Dean’s List Sarahmarie Abernethy of Charlotte, Avery Roy Alley of Jonesport, Weston Morgan Bailey of Grand Lake Stream, Kerri Melissa Barnard of Calais, Matthew Bauman of Machias and Jacob Robert Beal of Calais. Also, […]
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Local band Goblins and more to play West Farmington Grange
Beware, Farmington, things are going to get loud on Saturday, Feb. 3, when local metal trio Goblins are joined with Dragged by Chains and others in an effort to promote local music.
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Applications for $10K Mitchell Scholarship open through April 1
PORTLAND – Students who will graduate from Maine public high schools this spring and plan to attend a two- or four-year college this fall are invited to complete the online application for the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship by midnight, Monday, April 1. The Mitchell Institute will award 185 $10,000 scholarships to seniors graduating from Maine’s public […]
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Lovell fair committee seeks new artists, artisans for summer fair
The Lovell Arts & Artisans Fair committee is seeking new artists and artisans for the 49th annual event, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the New Suncook School on Route 5. The fair benefits the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. All disciplines and media will be considered, and past fairs […]
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Monmouth Community Players names cast of ‘Pale Pink Dragon’
The Monmouth Community Players have announced the cast of its MCPKids! musical, “The Pale Pink Dragon.” The musical fairy tale was written by Phyllis McCallum, with music by Jean Tandowsky and lyrics by Prue Holden. The production is led by Josie French as director and music director. Rounding out the team are Kayla Newmeyer as […]
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Pump Up the Jam dance event planned in Farmington on Feb. 10
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host Dreamin Big DJ/Karaoke, back for a Pump Up the Jam! event. People can join UWTV from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the American Legion, 158 High St., for a night out to dance through the decades. Attendees can dress in a favorite decade. […]