ROME — Registration is open for Pine Tree Camp summer sessions. Maine youth and adults with disabilities can have the adventure of a lifetime this summer at Maine’s only American Camp Association accredited camp exclusively for children and adults with disabilities, according to a news release from the society. Applications are being accepted at pinetreesociety.org/camp-home. […]
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China Lake Ice Fishing Derby scheduled for Feb. 18
The China Four Seasons Club and China Village Volunteer Fire Department are partnering for the fifth annual China Lake Ice Fishing Derby, set for Sunday, Feb. 18. The event is coordinated with the China Ice Days Winter Festival, featuring town-wide activities that include a special dinner at the Mason’s Lodge on Friday night followed by […]
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Waterville’s Letourneau ice fishing derby, winter carnival set for Feb. 18
WATERVILLE — The 26th Annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby is set for Sunday, Feb. 18, on any safe, legal Maine pond or lake of their choice with the official weigh-in set for 2-5 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. This mid-winter tradition for ice fishing enthusiasts and families attracts […]
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Applications open for Innovate for Maine Fellows internship program
ORONO — The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Innovation seeks students and companies to participate in the 2024 Innovate for Maine Fellows internship program. Applications are open. Innovate for Maine connects Maine college students with the state’s most exciting and fastest growing companies for paid, meaningful, hands-on internship experiences. The program looks for both […]
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Age-Friendly Chelsea to host dementia luncheon Feb. 15
Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by Monday, Feb. 12.
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Jackman school recognizes students for January
JACKMAN — Aaden Nadeau of Dennistown, a freshman, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for January. Selection was based on the following Habits of Mind criteria: Cultivating Creativity & Imagination (and) Understanding One’s Learning Style, according to a news release from Ami Amero, teacher at the high school. Blaine Nadeau, […]
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Winslow Valentine’s dinner, dance to benefit food pantry Feb. 17
WINSLOW — A Valentine’s Dinner & Dance is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the VFW Post at 175 Veteran Drive. There will be live music from local Will McPherson, plus a DJ. A silent auction will also take place. The event is a fundraiser for the Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry, which […]
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Carrabassett Valley library to screen ‘Advice for Girls’ Feb. 17
Fundraiser to benefit Mount Abram High School Ski Team.
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Winterpaloozah! to unleash frosty fun in Rangeley Feb. 18
RANGELEY — Winterpaloozah! is planned from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, against the backdrop of the Rangeley Lakes Region’s Haley Pond and the Town Park. Register for all competitions at business.rangeleymaine.com or at the welcome table outside the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Information Center. Cardboard sled racing will kick off at […]
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Rangeley arts group to hold ‘Pygmalion and Galatea’ auditions Feb. 24
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to hold auditions for the RFA Summer Live Theater Event, “Pygmalion and Galatea: A Comedy of Eros” by J.S. Puller, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Performances will take place June 14-16. When grieving widower Pygmalion carved a sculpture […]