River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show “Earth, Water, Sky.” The deadline for entry is 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Well known Maine artist and writer David Little is the juror. Little, having studied studio art, art history and music, graduated with a Master of Arts and Master of Fine […]
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University of Maine at Augusta names spring honor students
University of Maine at Augusta has announced the 2023 spring full-time and part-time president’s lists and the 2023 spring full-time and part-time dean’s lists. The full-time president’s and dean’s lists are issued once a semester. The part-time president’s and dean’s lists are issued once a year. Students, along with their hometown, are listed alphabetically by […]
Ag department reminds Maine producers to file crop acreage reports
The major deadline for most crops is July 17.
Agency accepting nominations for farmers, ranchers for county committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting nominations for county committee members for elections due to occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July, August
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, July 31 at 1 and 2 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 3 at 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, Aug. 4 at […]
Mt. Blue High School names honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Highest Honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Grace Allen, Luke Allen, Madison Allen, Warren Allen, Rosabelle Armstrong, Levi Austin, Cole Baker, Nicolo Barbieri, Abigail Bartlett, Tyler Beach, Trenton Beaudoin, Levi Bogar, Nina […]
Monmouth Academy names honor roll students
Monmouth Academy has announced the following students were named to its second semester honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 Summa cum laude: Kamden Beaule, Megan Blasius, Brosnan Comeau, Olivia Degen, Brooklyn Federico, Isaac Fortin, Owen Harding, Ostin Hasenfus-Smith, Holly Hunt, Adam Knell, Isaac Oliveira, Kerstin Paradis and Domonic Trott. Magna cum laude: […]
Pine Tree Camp plans adaptive watersports weekend in Rome July 22, 23
ROME — Pine Tree Camp plans to offer its annual adaptive Watersports Weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23 at 114 Pine Tree Camp Road. Because of the Equip for Living Foundation and Leap of Faith Adaptive Skiers, children and adults of all abilities will have the chance […]
Rangeley trust holds annual birding festival
The Vickerys of Richmond were awarded the Bicknell Award for Birding Conservation Excellence.
United Way Packs for Progress initiative applications available
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is accepting applications for its Packs for Progress initiative. In its 11th year, the program offers backpacks filled with school supplies to area children, so they have the tools needed as they head back to school. This program is for children who attend school (pre-K through 12th grade) or […]