Tammy Ranger, director of Workforce Development & Innovative Pathways at the Maine Department of Education, made a visit May 13 to Augusta Adult and Community Education. The visit marked a significant moment of collaboration and support between the state education department and the local adult education program. During her visit, Ranger engaged with staff members, […]
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Carrabec High School names top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Kolby Carpenter has been named valedictorian, and Cooper Dellarma salutatorian.
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Four Directions launches 2nd round of Native American Artisan grants
The application deadline is Friday, May 31.
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Farmington hospital advises to be alert for ticks this season
Dr. Ross Isacke at Franklin Memorial Hospital recommends regular tick checks and hanging onto those ticks to better understand how they may have affected you.
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Whitefield society to host Memorial Day program
The Whitefield Historical Society is set to present “Civil War Letters from a Whitefield Soldier” on Monday, May 27. This is the story of letters written by Abraham Hatch Preble to his wife Eglantine. As Mr. Preble settled into his duties as a Civil War soldier in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mrs. Preble was managing the […]
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St. Albans student receives Nokomis principal’s award
Alex Grant of St. Albans, a senior at Nokomis Regional High has received the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Mary Nadeau announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout his tenure at Nokomis Regional High, Alex has distinguished himself in […]
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Albion teen receives Eagle Scout medal
WATERVILLE — Nathan Choate of Albion received the Eagle Scout medal during a ceremony conducted by China Troop 479 in his honor May 10 at Mount Merici Academy. Choate was presented the Albion 2023 Spirit of America Foundation Award in “recognition of his outstanding and commendable community service to the Town of Albion” in March. […]
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Forest Hills students named Patriotic Art Contest winners
JACKMAN — Addison Chaisson and Sean Mulhall, both students at Forest Hills High School, are state winners for each of their submissions in the VFW’s annual Patriotic Art Contest. Maine students were invited by their local VFW/auxiliary to participate in either the two- or three-dimensional category. The students were recognized as local winners in November, […]
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Funds available to help cover organic certification costs
Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31 deadline for eligible expenses incurred from […]
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Falls Fire Co. seeks donations to benefit baseball teams
Each year the yard sale earnings go to maintain Philbrick Park and sponsor the Hawks Majors and Minors baseball teams, purchasing items like uniforms, bats, balls and chalk.