Some met at dances or through blind dates. Others were high school sweethearts or met in college. For many, the attraction was instant. For others, it took time to blossom. Whatever the circumstances, for the couples who gathered June 25 for the Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass, the result has been a decade or two […]
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Dallas Plantation museum to host annual Logging Festival Days July 15, 16
The Maine Forestry Museum plans to hold its 41st annual Logging Festival Days on Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16, at its fairgrounds at 221 Stratton Road in Dallas Plantation. On Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the festival will feature artists, crafters and vendors, live music, cookout, and a beer garden. Those […]
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Winthrop High recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Sarah Adam, Logan Baird, John Ellis, Justin Health , Xavier Hodge, Muriel Lattin, Marta Norton, Madelynne Perkins, Vanessa Richards Bowden, Averie Silva and Madison Weymouth. Grade 11: Jakob Barrows, Brooke Belz, Sophia Blanco, […]
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COVID-19 vaccine clinics set for Rangeley, Jay
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host two adult COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Franklin County in July. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a news release from the Farmington-based Franklin Community Health Network. The schedule: • Tuesday, July 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rangeley Health and Wellness, 25 Dallas Hill […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about Tappan Stock Farm on July 14
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to present the stories of life on The Tappan Stock Farm by Kathy Tappan and Natalie Weise at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center on 107 Main St. Tappan and Weise have many memories of the Tappan Stock Farm. During the summer months, Kathy […]
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UMaine Augusta to host events statewide for remotely piloted aircraft
Manned and unmanned Aviation Studies at the University of Maine at Augusta delivers a program of study for students who aspire to be pilots. Remotely piloted aircraft students also can learn how to design, build, and maintain both fixed wing and quadcopter aircraft. They design systems with video and telemetry equipment and learn how to […]
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Lasell University recognizes local student-athletes
NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell University Athletics department recognizes local student-athletes who earned 2021-22 GNAC Academic All-Conference honors. The local 2021-22 honorees. Women’s Cross Country — Emma Vierling of Monmouth Field Hockey — Mya Maxim of China Women’s Soccer — Rebecca Beringer of Waterville Multi-Sport — Riley Silvia of Raymond, Women’s Soccer/Women’s Track & Field In order to be eligible […]
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East Wilton Masons accepting reservations for July 16 supper
The East Wilton Masons are accepting reservations for a takeout baked bean and red hotdog supper with berry pie. The dinner is set for 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Home deliveries are […]
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Diocese announces Masses in Spanish in 8 communities
Participating churches are in Lewiston, Pittsfield, Skowhegan and Waterville.
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AARP awards grants to 11 Maine organizations
AARP Maine has announced that 11 organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants, part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity […]