The region’s electric grid operator will oversee a more than $1 billion transmission upgrade along the Maine-New Hampshire line.
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Pownal’s Bradbury Mountain State Park offers Winter Fun Day Feb. 1
Ski and snowshoe gear loans will be free with special event park admission.
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5 self-guided First Day Hikes at Maine State Parks
Also offered are four guided tours and two virtual events.
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Area birth announcements Oct. 23 through Nov. 27
The birthing centers were located at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway.
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Area births Sept. 10 through Oct. 25
The births took place at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway
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Freeport-area parents aim to curb cellphones in schools
The group, RSU5 Alliance for Thoughtful Technology, was spearheaded in recent weeks by Annie Ware with the help of several other parents. The goal, Ware said, is to address smartphone and social media use among kids prior to high school.
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Rapt tour group: Bird-watchers gather on Bradbury Mountain for a day of education on birds of prey
‘Feathers Over Freeport: A Birdwatching Weekend’ lured visitors to the state park in Pownal, where up to 1,800 hawks might pass over the mountain at the height of the season.
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named eight local students to the 2023 summer dean’s list. They include Christopher Wilcox of Pownal, Joseph Smith of Lewiston, Anthony Croteau of Auburn, Shane Audet of Mexico, Tyler Adams of Poland, Rebecca Lagoda of Bridgton, Ashley Parks of Anson and Jack Bontatibus of Topsham. Full-time undergraduate students who have […]
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University of Vermont names local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Nine local students earned degrees from the University of Vermont. Emily Freid of Bridgton graduated with a bachelor’s in biological science. Finn Johnston of Pownal graduated with a bachelor’s in statistics. Tyler Woolston of Raymond graduated with a bachelor’s in community entrepreneurship. Jacob Smith of Lewiston graduated with a bachelor’s in professional […]
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Holy Cross names local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local students were named to the 2022-23 spring semester dean’s list at College of the Holy Cross for outstanding academic achievement. They are Marjorie Knight of Readfield, class of 2026; and Naomi Reischmann of Pownal, class of 2025. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must pass four or more letter-graded […]