FARMINGTON — The historic sanctuary of Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St., will be open to all for candlelit contemplation during Advent, the weeks leading to Christmas. Visitors are welcome to light a candle to accompany their meditations and prayers. At times the sanctuary is quite cool; simple acrylic throw blankets […]
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Mountain Holly Days to begin Dec. 8 in Rangeley, Oquossoc
The towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc plan to kick off seasonal festivities with the annual Mountain Holly Days event, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8-10. This celebration offers shopping, holiday delights and activities that embody the spirit of the season, according to a news release from Amanda Christian, executive director at Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. […]
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Spruce Mountain High School lists honor roll students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 Highest honors: Leah Burgess, Faith Maurais and Connor Roy. High honors: Natalie Bruen, Annabelle Fee, Mary Hamblin, Mia Henry, Makinlee Holt, Dominic Lucarelli and Julia Mercier. Honors: Brandon Adams, […]
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Ag-focused calendar celebrates farming, land, sea through seasons
ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar. The theme is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons.” It features 12 images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural work and life. From vibrant fields of crops […]
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Dementia presentations to be offered in 3 communities
“The Aging Brain: A Presentation on Dementia” is set for three area communities. This one-hour seminar aims to help alleviate “dementia worry” (aging anxiety), which develops as fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Speaker Susan Wehry is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. She is the director of AgingME, […]
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Mt. Blue High School names honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest honors: Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Noah Arsenault, Ryan Atwood, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Madison Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Riccardo Bambozzi, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Trenton […]
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Mt. Blue Middle School lists honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Zoe Abell, Belle Austin, Mattie Barker, Maddox Beale, Andrew Bell, Luke Bell, Scarlett Black, Jerseylynn Brandt, Layla Bridges, Harley Brougham, Brock Buntin, Cole Butterfield, Bentley Caron, […]
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Consumers urged to be cautious buying health insurance online
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Mt. Abram High School lists honor students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Dawson Archer, Samuel Cockerham, Mitch Coffren, Brooke Douglass, Ryleigh Frost, Cameron Frost-Grey, Jordan Futrell, Mathias Long-Frost, Payton Mitchell, Trey Reed, Madison Robb, Karsyn Rolbiecki, Bear Rollins, Sydney […]
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Workshop on growing native plants from seeds set for Dec. 9
FALMOUTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a workshop on growing native plants from seeds at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. Led by experienced horticulturists, the workshop will explore topics like sowing and transplanting techniques, protecting seeds from animals and […]