PORTLAND — Camp Susan Curtis seeks stuff animals for its campers. The staff gives campers stuffed animals for their cabins so they can feel comforted and supported each night. Camp is midway through its first of four sessions, and supplies are already running low. Stuffed animal donations can be sent in the mail or dropped […]
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Boaters should add watercraft ID sticker to vessels
Without owner information on a vessel/paddle craft, it can be difficult for first responders to confirm if someone is in need of rescue on the water or if the boat simply drifted away from shore without a passenger.
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Portland chaplaincy institute ordains 12 graduates
Twelve graduates of The Chaplaincy Institute of Maine (ChIME) were ordained as Interfaith ministers on June 4 in a sunlit outdoor ceremony in Saco. Before 150 guests in the tree-encircled chapel at Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center, the ordinands took their first steps toward a ministry of service, according to a news release from […]
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Evening of personal storytelling set for Rangeley July 6
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to host an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The event, The Kitchen Table, is directed by Tim Straub. This event is sponsored in part by a Grant from the Onion Foundation as […]
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Mt. Blue High School recognizes honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors: Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Grace Allen, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Ryan Atwood, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton Beaudoin, Lara Beteta Garcia, Levi Bogar, Nina Bogar, Anglee […]
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Oak Hill High School in Wales names honor students
WALES — Oak Hill High School has announced its second semester honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Freshmen — Summa cum laude: Chloe Bolduc, Audrey Custer, Jocelyn Davis, Abigail Gervais and Avery Pinard. Magna cum laude: Brieanna Alexander, Robyn Babbidge, Ryder Bussiere, Alexia Castonguay, Stanley Golob, Jayden Gustafson, Haylee Harris, Madalyn Sikora, Tayden Smith, […]
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High Peaks Alliance launches Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance is launching the Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to embark on an adventure in the heart of Maine’s High Peaks Region. The challenge features seven landscapes. Participants are required to reach the summits of all four mountains and explore the three scenic trails designated as challenge locations. […]
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Funding opportunities expanded for specialty crop growers
Producers can apply for assistance on their calendar year 2024 expenses beginning July 1 through Jan. 31, 2025.
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Farm Service Agency seeks farmers, ranchers to serve on committees
All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by Aug. 1.
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Free conservation event set for June 30 at Somerville farm
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm is set to host a free conservation event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at 217 Hewett Road, to discuss simple things people can do in their own yard or back field to support field birds and pollinators. Laura Lecker of Ag Allies will lead a field bird […]