CALAIS — Washington County Community College has announced the following students were named to its 2023 fall dean’s and president’s lists. Dean’s List Sarahmarie Abernethy of Charlotte, Avery Roy Alley of Jonesport, Weston Morgan Bailey of Grand Lake Stream, Kerri Melissa Barnard of Calais, Matthew Bauman of Machias and Jacob Robert Beal of Calais. Also, […]
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Local band Goblins and more to play West Farmington Grange
Beware, Farmington, things are going to get loud on Saturday, Feb. 3, when local metal trio Goblins are joined with Dragged by Chains and others in an effort to promote local music.
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Lovell fair committee seeks new artists, artisans for summer fair
The Lovell Arts & Artisans Fair committee is seeking new artists and artisans for the 49th annual event, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the New Suncook School on Route 5. The fair benefits the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. All disciplines and media will be considered, and past fairs […]
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Applications for $10K Mitchell Scholarship open through April 1
PORTLAND – Students who will graduate from Maine public high schools this spring and plan to attend a two- or four-year college this fall are invited to complete the online application for the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship by midnight, Monday, April 1. The Mitchell Institute will award 185 $10,000 scholarships to seniors graduating from Maine’s public […]
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Monmouth Community Players names cast of ‘Pale Pink Dragon’
The Monmouth Community Players have announced the cast of its MCPKids! musical, “The Pale Pink Dragon.” The musical fairy tale was written by Phyllis McCallum, with music by Jean Tandowsky and lyrics by Prue Holden. The production is led by Josie French as director and music director. Rounding out the team are Kayla Newmeyer as […]
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Pump Up the Jam dance event planned in Farmington on Feb. 10
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host Dreamin Big DJ/Karaoke, back for a Pump Up the Jam! event. People can join UWTV from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the American Legion, 158 High St., for a night out to dance through the decades. Attendees can dress in a favorite decade. […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
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 sessions are set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15; 9 and 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16; 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon […]
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Ag department offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers
BANGOR — Agricultural operations in Maine have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options […]
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Cold dippers to bring warmth to domestic abuse survivors in February event
Maine dipping groups are set to get cold to bring light to domestic abuse survivors in a Sunday, Feb. 11, fundraising event for Finding Our Voices. The dips will take place in waterways all across Maine and throughout the day, with participating groups choosing their own place as well as time. Details can be found […]
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Jay announces Winter Family Festival and Sled-In
It is the first time since February 2020 that the event will be held on Feb. 24.