BRYANT POND — The University of Maine Early College Program, in partnership with UMaine Cooperative Extension, is to offer a three-credit course in outdoor leadership for high school students this summer. KPE 265: Outdoor and Adventure Activities will run July 26 to Aug. 6 at the University of Maine 4-H Center at Bryant Pond. The […]
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University of Maine announces spring dean’s list
The University of Maine recognized 3,670 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the 2021 spring semester. Of the students who made the dean’s List, 2,392 are from Maine, 1,195 are from 39 other states and 83 are from 35 countries other than the U.S. Because of the unusual and challenging circumstances faced this semester […]
University of Maine at Farmington announces dean’s list
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. UMF maintains a dean’s list each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 are awarded high […]
Oquossoc Village to host open air art show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ 41st annual Art in August is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in the heart of Oquossoc Village in the Rangeley Lakes Region. Prizes will be awarded in both 2-D (wall hung) and 3-D (sculpture and craft) categories. Ribbons will be awarded early so the […]
Potters explore new shapes, designs with Maine in mind
GARDINER — An “Exploring Maine: A Maker’s Journey” exhibit is to open Tuesday, July 20 and continue through Sept. 11 at Monkitree, 263 Water St. Central Maine Clay Artists offer artistic and functional designs that allow you to take Maine with you. Each of the clay artists has their identifiable style, but with this show […]
Fairfield club names bridge winners
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield nonsanctioned bridge club winners on July 13 were Ed Rushton and David Bourque, who tied with Joyce Rushton and Lee Lenfest. Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third, and Dick Quinlan and Pat Kick placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. […]
Virtual conference offered to veterans in agriculture
ORONO — The National AgrAbility Project will host a five-session virtual conference for veterans in agriculture from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 and Aug. 3, 7, 10 and 24. Veterans Harvest: A Virtual Conference for Veterans in Agriculture will feature Maine AgrAbility veteran outreach coordinator Anne Devin on Aug. 10 with Programming […]
Damariscotta inn to host musical celebration
DAMARISCOTTA – Inn Along the Way’s in-person sounds and songs of summer gathering, musical celebration and fundraiser is to return Saturday, July 24, at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. This celebration in the red barn is to feature the Rusty Hinges, Damariscotta Region Open Mic, inn tours and hayfield walks. The event is a […]
Waterville chamber holds annual golf fundraiser
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf tournament fundraiser June 21 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. Thirty-five teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again — and […]