BELGRADE — Camp Bomazeen, a historic outdoor recreation site for generations of Scouts, became known as Planet Bomazeen during the first weekend in May to celebrate Star Wars Day, May 4. Scouting volunteers hosted nearly 100 Scouts for the May the Fourth Be With You Grand Galactic Games. Scouts competed in activities as individuals and […]
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Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society announces 2024 season
The Outdoor Heritage Museum opens May 22.
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Upstream Cobbossee to investigate bird migration, river herring, ephemeral flowers
GARDINER — People can join Upstream Cobbossee’s team of environmental advocates and Maine master naturalists to investigate the spring migratory birds, river herring, and ephemeral flowers as well as the history along the stream on the Harrison Avenue Nature Trail. The event is set for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 18. Sponsored by Gardiner/Community Adult Ed, […]
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Madison auxiliary to distribute poppies during May
MADISON — Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39, Madison plan to distribute bright red poppies in exchange for a donation throughout May. The Flanders Fields poppy has become an internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. The American Legion Family called upon […]
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Invasive plant identification and management workshop to be offered in Unity
UNITY — Sebasticook Regional Land Trust and Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District plan to hold an invasive plant identification and management workshop from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, t Moulton’s Mill Preserve on Route 139. Attendees can learn about invasive plants, how they spread, and how their presence influences the health of the […]
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Lecture to cover genealogy of Murch family of Maine
AUGUSTA — King Philip, the Mayflower, child-bearing, genealogists, extra-marital affairs, birth and death records, cousins, George Washington, gravestones, granite, and Henry David Thoreau are all on the agenda for the Kennebec Historical Society’s monthly lecture in May. “Mysteries, Mistakes, and Surprises: Adventures in Maine Genealogy” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the […]
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Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers to offer summer presentations
The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers is planning four presentations at Lincoln Academy in the ATEC building this summer at 81 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle. This an opportunity to meet local beekeepers and learn more about the art and science of keeping bees healthy and productive. Saturday, May 18 marks the first presentation, which runs […]
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Palmyra student earns permit through SKILLS driving school
ST. ALBANS — Ryan Brooks of Palmyra was, in April, the first student of SKILLS Opportunities Driving School to earn his driving permit. Brooks earned his permit with a 96% exam score. SKILLS Opportunities Driving School, which opened in Palmyra in March, is focused on preparing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for Maine’s permit […]
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Maranacook Community High School names top 10 seniors
Christian Dunlap has been named class valedictorian, and Casidy Tims salutatorian.
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Winslow High School names top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Winslow High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the Class of 2024, listed in alphabetical order. Bianca Akoa is the daughter of Megan McKeen of Vassalboro. She has been a member of the drama club for all four years and is president of the Winslow chapter of the International Thespian Society. She received […]