The Franklin County Adult and Community Education held its graduation ceremony June 2 in Farmington. Twenty students completed multiple tests to achieve their HiSET or worked long hours to gain their adult education diploma. Each one was celebrated at the event with anecdotal stories about their adult education experience, according to a news release from […]
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Norway cancer center receives grant from SMH
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine recently received a $2,500 grant from Stephens Memorial Hospital to support the Center’s Live Well Program. “This grant is to help fund wellness programs, education, and resources available to individuals in our community who have been impacted by cancer,” said Andy Patstone, president of Stephens Memorial Hospital, according […]
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Jay wins trails coalition’s Ugly Duckling contest
The town of Jay won the Maine Trails Coalition’s inaugural Ugly Duckling contest last year. The contest aims to raise awareness and focus on trails that need to be rebuilt and restored, and are in need of some serious care. The trail work is slated to take place mid-June, according to a news release from […]
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Photo: Colorful crossing leads to Simard Payne Memorial Park
The setting sun casts a long shadow on a colorful crosswalk in Lewiston Friday night.
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Oxford Hills club honors 2022 graduates, retiring principal
SOUTH PARIS — Members of the Rotary Club of Oxford Hills recently recognized the top 5% of the 2022 graduates of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The club then honored retiring Principal Ted Moccia with a Paul Harris Fellow Award to thank him for his interest, dedication and support of the club over the years, […]
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Girls Scouts of Maine honors members, awards $22.5K in scholarships
Girl Scouts of Maine held its annual celebration May 7 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, where Girl Scouts and adult volunteers were honored for their significant accomplishments. Achievements celebrated include the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards, the two highest honors a Girl Scout can earn; GSME Future Leaders Scholarships, with a total of […]
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Foundation raises $150K at Miles for Mills 5K
BRUNSWICK — Memorial Day is a somber and special occasion at the Travis Mills Foundation, recognized annually by the Miles for Mills 5K to remember all those who lost their lives while in service to this country and to also celebrate coming together for the nation’s recalibrated veterans. More than 1,000 runners and walkers came […]
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Photo Gallery: Reading leads to new bikes for Auburn students
Masons donate bicycles for students for the Sherwood Heights Elementary School reading program.
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Oxford club to host benefit bridge games June 24
The Oxford Hills Bridge Club plans to sponsor two games on Friday, June 24, to celebrate the longest day and earn money to support Alzheimer’s. The club has been supporting this cause each year since 2014 in conjunction with the American Contract Bridge League. Members invite all levels of bridge players; the club offers prizes […]
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Photos: Women’s ride Saturday morning in Lewiston
Riders take off during one of many Bicycle Coalition of Maine women’s rides Saturday morning.