STATE — On Thursday, April 18, the University of Maine (UMaine); its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias (UMaine Machias); and the Maine Community College System (MCCS) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize Black Bear Advantage, an innovative co-enrollment program that will benefit community college students statewide and ultimately grow the size […]
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Maine Coast Heritage Trust announces award recipient
AREA — Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) has named Otisfield resident Lee Dassler as the recipient of the 2024 Espy Land Heritage Award, an annual award recognizing an individual, organization, or coalition for exemplary conservation efforts in Maine. “Lee Dassler has been an inspirational leader at Western Foothills Land Trust, bringing enthusiasm, passion, humility, […]
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Guy E. Rowe School named finalist, wins $1k
NORWAY — Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in Norway has been selected as a 2024 national finalist in the 2nd annual elementary school creativity contest sponsored by Jersey Mike’s Subs and the Harlem Globetrotters. Dubbed the “Court of Creativity presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs,” this competition inspires students and educators to display their inventive talents […]
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Wessels declares gubernatorial candidacy plans to scooter across state
AREA — Robert Wessels is the first declared candidate for Maine Governor, and the Wessels for Governor campaign team is hitting the road for Maine. After hearing about Congressman Bill Cohen’s walk across Maine for his campaign in the 70s, we decided this would be a fun way to meet Mainers across the state. […]
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This ‘n That
Career Day PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s upcoming Career Day is open to the entire community from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. Career Day will be located in the gymnasium of OHCHS, at 256 Main Street in Paris. Supper CASCO —The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is hosting our April […]
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Extension offers webinars on managing farm risk
STATE — The Maine Farmer Resource Network, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will offer a spring webinar series for commercial farmers called “Managing Farm Risk”. These webinars will take place on Fridays, 10-11 a.m. starting April 26 and running through May 31. The full agenda is […]
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Scholarships for teachers for outdoor leadership skills
STATE — With its abundant natural resources, Maine’s K-12 schools have long embraced outdoor education and place-based learning. As the flagship campus of the state’s public university system, the University of Maine also has a long tradition of outdoor leadership and adventure learning. UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development, the largest teacher preparation and […]
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Age-Friendly Community Initiative
The Age-Friendly Community Initiative Volunteer Driver Program is recruiting volunteer drivers for transportation of adults 60 years and older living in Albany, Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Mason, Newry, and Woodstock. Free rides are offered for medical and non-medical trips. While requests for medically-related rides are given the highest priority, eligible clients may also request rides […]
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Tilsley performs in spring musical
SPRINGFIELD, MA — Bryant Pond resident Lacey Tilsley performs in the spring musical “The Rocky Horror Show” at Western New England University on April 12-14. In this 1975 cult classic that features memorable raunchy rock ballads such as “Time Wrap,” “Damn It Janet,” and “Science Fiction Double Feature,” the audience is offered a wild and […]
