RUCKUS will play at Mixers from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The band, which plays ’80s and ’90s rock, consists of Jay Johnson, vocals; Shad Lewis, drums; Bill Mckenna, guitar; and Dwayne Blake, bass. Some of the bands they cover include Tesla, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Poison, […]
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'Poverty in Maine' subject of UMF talk by former USDA official
FARMINGTON — Kevin Concannon, former undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Affairs, will present a public lecture titled “Poverty in Maine: Missed Federal Opportunities to Address the Problem” at the University of Maine at Farmington. The free, public talk will take place at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, on […]
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Pre-K students learn about fire prevention
Student Greyson Hall, covering his eyes, demonstrates to his class how to stop, drop and roll during a fire-prevention presentation Thursday at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Mexico firefighter Tim Haas helps Rylee Cyr try on his airpack during a fire-prevention presentation Thursday at Meroby Elementary School. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) […]
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Dirigo High School homecoming parade moved to Friday
DIXFIELD — Rain postponed the Dirigo High School homecoming parade Thursday, moving the event to Friday. The setup and judging for the parade will begin at 4 p.m., and the parade is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.. The parade begins at the Bangor Savings Bank parking lot on Weld Street. The earlier time is due […]
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Shawnee Peak to hold fall festival
BRIDGTON — Shawnee Peak invites everyone to their fall festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The main attraction of this event is the scenic ride to the summit where views extend over the Lakes Region of Maine and toward the Presidential Range of New Hampshire. The base area will be a hub of family friendly activity. […]
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Harlow to host closing reception for The Luthiers' Showcase
HALLOWELL — The Harlow, 100 Water St., in partnership with the city of Hallowell, is presenting “The Luthiers’ Craft,” on view through Oct. 14. The public is invited to attend a closing reception from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, including an award ceremony, raffle drawing and live music by Denny Breau. “The Luthier’s […]
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Program helps students see success in their futures
RUMFORD — Robert Machado says the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program has helped him set academic goals and make improvements to his English class test scores. “The first goal that I actually (set) in here was to start getting a 3.5 or higher on each English test,” said Machado, a senior at Mountain Valley High […]
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Poland Historical Society to host cemetery walk
POLAND — Members of the public will have an opportunity to tour a little-known cemetery on White Oak Hill at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Representatives of the Poland Historical Society will host a short talk about the history of White Oak Hill Cemetery, and the lives of some of the people who are interred […]
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JMG celebrates 25 years of serving students
AUGUSTA — Jobs for Maine’s Graduates celebrated its 25th anniversary at a gala at the Augusta Civic Center on Sept. 28. Hundreds of guests, including Maine business, community and government leaders, paid tribute to the 50,000 students JMG has served over 25 years. The event was hosted by Gov. Paul LePage, U.S. Sen. Angus King, John […]
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Field hockey practice in Farmington
Katie Yeaton, left, of the Mt. Blue Middle School field hockey team participates in a team drill Thursday afternoon at the Farmington school. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Katie Yeaton, a member of the Mt. Blue Middle School Field Hockey Team, practices a drill on Thursday afternoon with her teammates at a school field in Farmington. […]