The New England Board of Higher Education’s Regional Student Program provides New England residents with a tuition break when they study certain majors – not available at public colleges in their home state – at public colleges and universities in other New England states. All 78 public colleges and universities in New England participate in […]
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LakeSmart educational program for homeowners
Green and Mirror Ponds recognize LakeSmart participants LakeSmart is an educational program that offers free opportunities for homeowners to learn how to manage their home and yard to protect the water quality of their lake. The goal of LakeSmart is to change the increasingly common suburban landscaping practices around lakes to more natural, lake-friendly environments. […]
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Local experts offer tips and insight about your job search
Job hunting requires some skills, and when that is matched with intelligent use of resources, the chance of landing employment is very good. In the Lewiston-Auburn area, excellent resources abound for the job seeker. It takes some effort, but success is attainable. The nation’s unemployment numbers and the moderate recession recovery rate have been the […]
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Local activities in Western Maine
Information compiled by Linda Galway Photos by Linda Galway The mountains, lakes, farms and fields of Western Maine serve as the perfect backdrop for numerous activities. Here is a partial list to help you plan some activities in the Oxford Hills, Rumford and Farmington areas. Waterfalls and picnics: Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Township: If you’re […]
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Annual Maine state fair dates 2010
Maine Agricultural Fairs 2010 Dates JULY July 1-4 Houlton Fair—Houlton July 8-11 Ossipee Valley Fair—So. Hiram July 16-18 Waterford World’s Fair—North Waterford July 22-25 Pittston Fair July 28-31 Monmouth Fair July 30-Aug 8 Bangor State Fair July 30-Aug 7 Northern Maine Fair—Presque Isle AUGUST Aug 6-8 Athens Wesserunsett Valley Fair Aug 8-14 Topsham Fair Aug […]
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Great Falls Balloon Festival
Great Falls Balloon Festival August 20-22, 2010 “Celebrating Maine Farms” is the theme of the 18th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival taking place August 20-22 this year. The weekend includes balloons, balloons, balloons! Weather permitting, there will be a fireworks display during the festival. Due to weather conditions, the best times for balloon launches are […]
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Public schools
Public schools Androscoggin County Livermore Elementary School 107 Gibbs Mill Road, Livermore Livermore Falls High School 25 Cedar Street, Livermore Falls Livermore Falls Middle Sc1hool 1 Highland Avenue, Livermore Falls Franklin County Academy Hill School 585 Depot Street, Wilton Cape Cod Hill Elementary School 516 Cape Cod Hill Road, New Sharon Cascade Brook School 162 […]
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Holistic wellness local resource
It is rare to come across such a gem of holistic health right in our own backyard, yet this is the case with CALM HealthWorks, LLC, a holistic wellness center at 229 Center St. in Auburn. CALM HealthWork’s philosophy reads: “We believe in the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Our purpose is not to […]
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Great food, music, golf, history and family adventures in Gray-New Gloucester
For anyone with a sweet tooth or a craving for some old-fashioned Americana, Hodgman’s Frozen Custard, with its neon sign and amazingly smooth and delicious homemade ice cream, will satisfy both. According to Joyce Hodgman, Frozen Custard is a “roadside custard shop where they make just vanilla and chocolate, plus one special flavor every day.” […]
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Activities for children and the young-at-heart
Androscoggin Bank Colisée, 190 Birch St. Lewiston. FMI: 783-2009, www.thecolisee.com. Offers public skating for all ages, including special skate nights for teens. Auburn Municipal Beach, Lake Auburn Outlet, Route 4, Auburn. Auburn Parks & Recreation, FMI: 333-6600, www.auburnmaine.org. Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Bathhouses for changing and clean restrooms available. Auburn […]