George Dana Boardman, born in Livermore where his father was a Baptist minister, was initially going to serve in India but became the first Maine Baptist minister to Burma almost 200 years ago.
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OHCHS announces class of 2025’s top graduating seniors
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has announced the top five percent of students from the class of 2025. Senior graduation will be held June 7 starting at 7 p.m., at the Gouin Athletic Complex on Alpine Street, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to the OHCHS gymnasium. […]
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Retired teacher and legislator inspires art students with painting
Mr. Lance, a retired science teacher, shared his landscape painting techniques and life experience with Spruce Mountain High School art students.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley’s WRGY to present Mountain Home Companion
WRGY will present an in person radio broadcast of local storytelling and musical talent on July 6 at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Maine Forester Julie Davenport to Speak in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Maine Forest Service district forester Julie Davenport will speak about Maine’s woodlands Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House. Ms. Davenport’s presentation at the Meeting House will be followed by a woods walk at a property near Norcross Pond. According to the Maine Forest Service website, […]
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Used book sale dates announced
NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will hold used book sales on the corner of Main Street and Greenleaf Avenue this summer. Sales dates and times are Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon; Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m. until noon. All sales […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Doyle graduates
Flagler ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — Flagler College will celebrate the academic and personal accomplishments of more than 560 graduates in the Class of 2025 with a Commencement Ceremony at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. Flagler College will celebrate the academic and personal accomplishments of Haven Doyle and more than […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Dad Kept a Garden Diary
I don’t know why I remembered the other day that Dad had a garden diary. He added to it each year for about six years. I wish I still had it, but twenty years ago, I couldn’t think of a reason to keep it, so I threw it away. All that knowledge and magical pen […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Three Bethel area Poppy Girls announced
Lily and Kimball Burrill of Albany; and Maren DeCato of Bethel represent Bethel and Greenwood American Legions
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Chainsaw beginner training workshops offered
STATE — Maine Woodland Owners has announced that it will again offer its popular chainsaw training workshops at locations throughout the state this spring and summer. This hands-on beginner-level training provides instruction on saw handling and maintenance, protective equipment, firewood cutting, and tree felling. Participants must have safety gear (some gear will be available […]