WALES — Oak Hill High School has announced its summa cum laude students for the class of 2024. Landon Bangs, son of Vicki Bangs of Sabattus and Buddy Bangs of Turner, plans to attend Thomas College and major in finance. Joshua Bonner, son of Andrew and Catherine Bonner of Litchfield, plans to attend University of […]
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Maine High School Student Guitar Competition announces winner
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has named the teen winner of its third annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. Jack Marston, a 14-year-old freshman at Cape Elizabeth High School, placed first in the statewide contest. Marston will receive the grand prize, a Martin guitar, and will perform […]
Mt. Blue High School Art Show on display at UMaine at Farmington
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host the Mt. Blue High School Art Show at the Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street. The exhibit, “Artful Antics,” is set to be on display from Thursday, May 16 through Saturday, June 1. An opening reception is set for 5-7 p.m. on May 16. The […]
Le Vent du Nord to perform in Old South Church concert series
FARMINGTON — The Old South Church Concert Series will feature Quebec’s award winning and highly acclaimed five-piece band, Le Vent du Nord will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the church at 235 Main St. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. This French-speaking band is considered a leading force in Quebec’s progressive […]
Chesterville to host animal storytelling event May 11
The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House is set to open its doors and its microphones to animal lovers at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 3 Borough Road. Attendees can come with a short story to tell of a favorite critter in their life, or listen to other people’s stories. The show will be hosted […]
Farmington church seeks plants, plant-related items for fundraiser
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church plans to hold its annual plant sale set from Friday, May 10, to Sunday, June 2. Those with plants or garden-related items to donate to the sale can contact Debbie Davis-Robinson at 207-491-5919 or [email protected]. Donated plants should be labeled, weed and pest free. The sale is […]
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A Bates College student walks through campus on a drizzly Thursday afternoon.
UMaine Farmington names student researchers as Michael Wilson Scholars
A competitive undergraduate research grant supports top student academic and creative work.
Plein air painting art workshops offered in Rangeley
Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to sponsor two plein air artist workshops this summer led by artist Michael Vermette. Each workshop is two and a half days of instruction over a four-day period open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing sites on the Artists Trail and around the Rangeley area. There […]
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An osprey brings a fish Tuesday to its nest atop a transmission line in Leeds.