Grove City GROVE CITY, PA — Kaylynn Johnson recently earned a degree from Grove City College on May 10, 2025. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and is from Otisfield.
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Norway art exhibit, reception opens
NORWAY — Visitors to the Norway Memorial Library can enjoy an art exhibit in the reference room. “Seizing the Moment: 12 Landscapes” features paintings by Kevin Daley. Kevin lives in West Paris and maintains a studio there as well as his camp in Hartland, Maine. He works primarily in oils and is an avid […]
Sweden resident completes intensive Capstone research project
WORCESTER, MA — Ava Chadbourne, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed a senior thesis that is required of all graduating seniors as part of the university’s distinctive project-based educational experience. Ava’s Major Qualifying Project (MQP), a research-driven, professional-level project that challenges students to […]
Norway library plans cookbook discussion
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a cookbook discussion on Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. The cookbooks selected are The Eat Local Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes from a Maine Farm by Lisa Turner and Fresh Maine Salads: Innovative Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts by Cynthia Finnemore Simonds. Attendees will prepare and share a recipe […]
Gorman Foundation awards $1.2 Million to help meet critical needs across Maine
STATE — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 77 grants totaling $1.2 million to support nonprofits providing food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need. Distributed through the Foundation’s 2025 Direct Services Grant Program, the funding will reach all 16 counties in the state. “As conditions shift at both the state and […]
Local foresters teach tree ID techniques
STATE — Maine Woodland Owners invites people of all ages to attend one of our five Tree ID Day events held throughout the state on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to noon (the Lyman location starts at 1, and ends at 3 p.m.). Admission is free and open to the public. Registration is […]
Movie Review: ‘Lilo & Stitch’
The latest edition of Disney’s trend of remaking its animated classics in live action or “realistic” CGI is “Lilo & Stitch.” I remember seeing the 2002 original with my mom, both of us huge Disney fans, and we agreed that the studio’s magic from its mostly ’90s “Renaissance” era was long gone. I’ve come to […]
SeniorsPlus announces June classes and support groups
Oxford County classes Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’ — Mystery Destinations Dates: Tuesdays, June 3, 17, and 24, at 2 p.m. — Kakheti Uncorked: Georgia’s Wine Country Date: Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m. — The Castle Above the Danube: Budapest, Hungary Date: Tuesday, June 10, at 2 p.m. — Slovenia: Castles, Churches, and Crystal Waters Date: […]
Farmington’s City Lights North offers performing arts intensive
FARMINGTON — Old State Theatre – City Lights North presents a free two-week performing arts intensive for youth 6-18. Multiple dance styles, vocals, instruments, acting, fencing, music production, and art. Registration will be open on June 28: stop by anytime from 8-3. Between June 29 and July 13, there will be a daily program, as […]
AARP News You Can Use – Decluttering
Just as April showers bring May flowers, the summer season brings a bumper crop of garage sale signs. Summer Saturday mornings are filled with savvy shoppers hunting for the best treasures. A win-win for the shoppers and the sellers. Yet, for some of us, garage sales are a reminder that other people have steadfastly cleaned […]