ORONO — A $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a four-year statewide collaborative project led by the University of Maine to foster resilient forest communities in Maine. Maine-FOREST, or Forest-based Opportunities for Resilient Economy, Sustainability and Technology, will expand the state’s research and educational capacity to connect human and ecosystem focused […]
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Gagnon joins Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society
PORTLAND — Uprise Partners CEO Malinda Gagnon has become the 18th member of the Truc Huynh Alumni Giving Society at the Mitchell Institute. The prestigious society recognizes Mitchell Scholar alumni who have followed in the footsteps of the late Truc Huynh, an altruistic Mitchell Scholar who passed away in June 2022. Truc paid it forward […]
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Kids’ Book Review
There Goes Ted Williams, the Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived By Matt Tavares This amazingly illustrated and beautifully written junior, picture biography, There Goes Ted Williams, is a delightful read for youth and adults, offering lots of interesting information about Ted William’s life with few words. Imagine being only 17 years of age and being […]
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Kids’ Book Review
There Goes Ted Williams, the Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived By Matt Tavares This amazingly illustrated and beautifully written junior, picture biography, There Goes Ted Williams, is a delightful read for youth and adults, offering lots of interesting information about Ted William’s life with few words. Imagine being only 17 years of age and being […]
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What I’ve Learned
In 2003, the Advertiser Democrat hired me as a reporter, even though I was thin on journalistic experience. The editor, Susan Arena, nursed me along, teaching me about interviewing, how to write a lead, and how not to bury that lead. Howard James, the owner and publisher, would also talk to me about ways to […]
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Seniors Plus July offerings
OXFORD COUNTY CLASSES Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’ — Paris, France Date: Thursday, July 11 Time: 11 a.m. — Jerusalem, Israel Date: Thursday, July 18 Time: 11 a.m. — Batumi, Georgia Date: Thursday, July 25 Time: 11 a.m. Location: SeniorsPlus Norway Wowzitude’s Award-Winning Travel Club, designed for armchair travelers, takes you on LIVE, guided virtual walks around […]
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Dean’s List
Bates LEWISTON — More than 575 students were named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for Winter 2024. This honor is earned by students with a 3.92 grade point average or higher. Delaney Rankin of Harrison (04040) Colin Marquis Boutin of Mechanic Falls (04256) Kai Anderson of Poland (04274) Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates […]
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Home Run Derby slated in Norway
NORWAY — Come Join Norway Recreation for its first Homerun Derby event Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event will be a fundraiser for Norway’s Little league softball and baseball teams $10 for pre-registration online. $15 day of event and must register by 9:30 a.m. day of. Limited shirts available. Offered […]
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Making Forests More Resilient walk/talk set
COUNTY — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on July 19 from 3-5 p.m. for a walk and talk style presentation at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest, located on the Hiram/Brownfield town line. Join Sean Horan, Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry professional with NRCS & the UMaine Extension to explore the intricate relationships […]
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Concert kicks off summer series
PARIS — On Thursday, June 27, Schooner Fare, one of Maine’s most beloved bands, kicked off a summer of music at the McLaughlin Garden in South Paris, with a June Outdoor Concert sponsored by Bearfoot Realty and season sponsor Stephens Memorial Hospital – Maine Health. Praised for their captivating harmonies and winning stage presence, Chuck […]