The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta 2023 is scheduled to return on the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday weekend, Friday through Monday, Oct. 6-9. Woven into the festival are performances by buskers, stage and street performers, who span the gamut of entertainment, from music to magic. Selected buskers will perform on a small stage and street corners […]
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Freedom student makes Norwich University dean’s list
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Freedom student Maeve Noble-Lowe has been recognized on the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Norwich University. Full-time undergraduate students who earned a semester grade point average of at least 3.40 are awarded dean’s list honors. Check out upcoming area events!
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Grace Christian Academy recognizes honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Highest honors Grade 12: Colby Ciccarelli. Grade 7: Conor Barry. High honors Grade 10: Landon Morison. Grade 9: Ben Fors. Grade 7: Ella Fors and Josh Grant. Grade 6: Mayla Juarez. […]
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Vassalboro Pack 410 holds Blue & Gold Banquet
Vassalboro Pack 410 held its Annual Blue & Gold Banquet on Sunday, June 11, along with its Charter Organization, American Legion Post 126, at St. Bridget’s Center. The camping themed banquet saw the recognition of the 17 Scouts within the unit as they advance in rank. It was a family celebration that discussed many of […]
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Musk oven mount donated to L. C. Bates Museum
The L.C. Bates Museum recently welcomed a new animal to its mammal collection, a musk Oxen. The musk ox is a male originating from Alaska, where musk oxen were hunted to extinction during the nineteenth century but reintroduced in the twentieth century through the transplantation of musk oxen from Greenland. Today, musk oxen are most […]
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Wilton church to offer vacation Bible school in July
WILTON — Families and children of all ages can attend Vacation Bible School from July 10-14 at Calvary Hill Baptist Church on U.S. Route 2. The theme is “Incredible Me.” Supper will be served each evening at 5:30 p.m.., classes will follow from 6:15-7:30 p.m. A Bible lesson, crafts,and games will take place each evening […]
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USDA accepts more than 1 million acres in offers through Conservation Reserve Program General signup
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday, June 12 the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program General signup. This is one of several signups that USDA’s Farm Service Agency is holding for the program. The results for CRP General signup reflect the continued […]
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Rangeley chamber to present July 3rd in the Park
RANGELELY — On Monday, July 3, the town is scheduled to kick off its July 4th celebration a day early at 10 a.m. The schedule is as follows: • 10 a.m. — Children’s Doll Carriage Parade starts on Main Street at Rangeley Inn & Tavern and ends at the Town Park. Awards will be given. […]
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Kingfield student makes South Dakota State University dean’s list
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Seth Thomas of Kingfield has been named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at South Dakota State University. Thomas is a student in SDSU’s College of Nursing. Check out upcoming area events!
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Damariscotta inn to host open mic fundraiser July 1
Finntown Road plans to perform at 3 p.m. on the main stage.