AUGUSTA — Greg LeClair is set to present “Roads, Rain, and a Couple Thousand Amphibians — Call it a Big Night!” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Every spring, amphibians throughout the northeast undertake a migration on the scale of the wildebeest in […]
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Forest Hills High School names February students of month
JACKMAN — Janessa Moffitt of Moose River, a sophomore, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for February. Selection was based on the following Habit of Mind criteria: Listening With Understanding and Empathy. Also, Leo Campbell of Jackman, a senior, was February’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient. […]
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Fayette’s Parker Pond Headland Preserve trail temporarily closed
FAYETTE — Kennebec Land Trust’s Parker Pond Headland Preserve, on Fellows Cove Road, is temporarily closed to hikers during mud season (March to April/May). The Fellows Cove Road is only open to homeowners to minimize the impacts on the road. During mud season, KLT recommends hikers instead visit the nearby Ezra Smith Conservation Area in […]
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Dental health programs receive $5K to provide care to state’s veterans
The University of Maine at Augusta was recently awarded $5,000 to provide free dental hygiene services (cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatment) and basic restorative care (simple fillings) to veterans. The UMA Dental Health Programs at both the Lewiston and Bangor dental clinics has been a member of the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network for three years. Northeast […]
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UMaine at Farmington forum to cover fostering of sustainable future
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s next UMF Public Forum event is titled “Changing How We Live on Earth: Perspectives on Sustainability.” The panel discussion is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in the Performance Space in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center. The free discussion will explore ideas about fostering a […]
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Greater Augusta AARP chapter to host speaker March 27
HALLOWELL — The guest speaker for the Greater Augusta AARP Chapter 511’s March Membership Meeting is Alf Anderson, Maine AARP’s associate state director for advocacy and outreach with a focus on the Second Congressional District. The event is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. As part […]
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Whitefield student receives Erskine Principal’s Award
Nolan Burgess of Whitefield, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, recognizes a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship and leadership. Burgess is a consistent high-honors student in a highly competitive academic program that includes honors or accelerated […]
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Winslow Elementary opens kindergarten registration
The Winslow Elementary School Kindergarten registration will soon be open for children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. Registration packets can be picked up from the school office starting Monday, April 1, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Completed registrations need to be submitted to the office […]
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Worthington Scholarship Foundation opens applications
ROCKLAND — The Worthington Scholarship Foundation’s 2024 scholarship application process is open. Students graduating from a state public high school who meet the eligibility requirements may apply. “I am so excited to extend our scholarship to students in every public high school in Maine this year. Each scholarship season brings a thrill of anticipation as […]
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Extension to offer vegetable, fruit school in Augusta March 26
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association plans to host the Maine Vegetable and Fruit School. The event is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Elks Lodge 964, 397 Civic Center Drive. Geared toward individuals involved in vegetable and […]