Kennebec Valley Community College has announced its 2024 spring dean’s list. These students achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying nine credit hours or more for the semester. Ethan Hammond, Aspen James, Colby Lewis, Kassey Pressey, and Jonathan Roy, all of Albion. Calvin Eaken and Alexis Knox, both of Anson. Rachel […]
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Bridgton club announces duck race winners
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club held its 25th annual Duck Race July 4 at the bridge on Stevens Brook at Main Street in Bridgton. The winners were Isabell Homscheid, first place, $500; Michael Richardson, second place, $250; and Tom Wickstrom, third place, $100. The event was made possible with the help from the Bridgton Public […]
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Maine Audubon annual Loon Count set for July 20
As has happened on each third Saturday of July since 1984, a corps of volunteers will venture out on lakes and ponds across the state to search for, and count, Common Loons.
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Lewiston agency adds to membership, names new officers
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced the election of a new member to its board of directors, as well as a new slate of officers. Holly Zielinski of Poland replaces Robert Kirchherr of Norway as chair of the SeniorsPlus board. Zielinski has more than […]
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Catholic Charities Maine recognizes volunteers
PORTLAND — Ten volunteers who work with Catholic Charities Maine have been recognized with Maine Roll of Honor awards sponsored by Volunteer Maine and Gov. Janet Mill’s office. Among them are Anne Skelton of Auburn, who devoted 1,072 hours to CCM’s Seek Elderly Alone Renew Courage & Hope (SEARCH) program, which matches seniors with volunteers […]
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2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery open
Lottery applications must be completed online by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 1.
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Monmouth talk to cover Bigfoot July 13
MONMOUTH — New Jersey native Mike Familant plans to share his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind Bigfoot — North America’s most iconic cryptid — at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Cumston Public Library, 796 Main St. Familiant has been researching this creature for more than 13 years, and has captured some […]
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Veterans Honor Flight lauds Maine Army National Guard members, their fathers
Among the participants were two members of the Maine Army National Guard, Col. Jim Young of Bowdoin and Chief Warrant Officer Four TJ Libby of Portland, who accompanied their fathers on the trip.
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Ag department, extension launch PFAS Navigators program
AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have launched the PFAS Navigators program, designed to offer dedicated one-on-one assistance to farmers affected by PFAS contamination. As of July 1, this confidential, no-cost program aims to provide comprehensive support, ensuring farmers receive the necessary resources and guidance to […]
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Gorman foundation awards $1.5M in grants
Grants will help 79 nonprofits in all of Maine’s 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services.