The tour will visit farms, art studios and scenery during Bowdoinham’s Open Farm & Studio Day.
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Leeds seeks oldest resident for Boston Post Cane
With the passing of Elizabeth Murphy in June at age 95, the Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Town of Leeds, is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should now be presented. In order to be considered the town’s oldest citizen, an individual must have resided in and/or been eligible to […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Kalamazoo College
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Clara Szakas of Winthrop has met the academic requirements to graduate from Kalamazoo College. Check out upcoming area events!
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Rangeley association draws 129 entrants to kids’ fishing derby
The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association held its second annual Kids’ Fishing Derby on July 6. On a hot humid day, 129 children cast lines in the association’s kid’s fishing pond in hopes of catching a brook trout. Because of the warm weather, the fish catching was slower than usual. The successful anglers and […]
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New 4-H teen leadership program seeks to increase civic engagement
Registration is open until July 31.
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Bowdoinham arts center to start new workshops July 15
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center has scheduled new workshop offerings at its 9 Main St. location. Janna DeWan and Zachary Feilds are two teachers and potters the center is lucky to have in the community. DeWan, a high school art teacher and Bowdoinham potter, will be teaching a surface design workshop series. Sign up for […]
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Parishes offering free meals, soup kitchens, food pantries for all faiths
In an effort to do all they can to help Maine individuals and families receive the food they need, parishes across the state offer free community meals, soup kitchens, and food pantries for people of all faiths to utilize. Food Pantries Bingham St. Peter Food Pantry, 27 Owens St., open from 10 a.m. to 1 […]
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University of Maine at Farmington names spring dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its 2023 spring semester dean’s list. MAINE Acton: Cassidy Paker, honors; and Sasha Smith, high honors. Albion: Emma Robillard, honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, high honors. Arundel: Calli Leach, high honors. Atkinson: Jessica Gervais, high honors. Auburn: Christian Beliveau, honors; Hunter Bosse, high honors; Leo Caron, honors; Emily […]
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Maine Justice Foundation awards grants to 5 groups
AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants from its LGBTQ+ Fund to five Maine organizations for 2023. The LGBTQ+ Fund supports education and advocacy aimed at achieving access to justice and equity for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. The fund supports organizations serving members of the LGBTQ+ community by forging social, systemic, and economic […]
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Rangeley museum to host logging festival, parade July 14, 15
RANGELEY — The Maine Forestry Museum plans to hold its 42nd annual Logging Festival Days on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15. The festival is located at the museum’s fairgrounds, 221 Stratton Road. The museum hosts multiple events in mid-July to celebrate its region’s timber heritage. This event features an Arts & Crafts Vendor […]