The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day Parade Committee is set to hold a parade and program starting at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, to remember the sacrifice made by fallen service members as well as to honor and thank all veterans and some of community volunteers. David Smith, a Vietnam veteran, will be the parade’s […]
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Seeley receives Benton’s Boston Post Cane
Roland Seeley of Benton, 96, was presented Benton’s Boston Post Cane Feb. 23. Seeley was born in Fort Fairfield on Feb. 1, 1927. When he turned 17, he enlisted in the service, and a year later he started his tour of duty in the Navy on the Franklin Delano Roosevent aircraft carrier during World War […]
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Local Bob Jones University students make dean’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Two South Gardiner students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list. Brandon Hilton is a freshman graphic design major. Logan Hilton is a senior criminal justice major. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. […]
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North Search and Rescue receives nearly $19K grant
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund board has approved a $18,739 grant for operations and training support of North Search and Rescue, including equipment that North SAR volunteers will use during training and searches. The MOHF funds this initiative through the sale of the only lottery ticket that provides funding to wildlife and conservation groups in […]
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Madison student makes Berry College dean’s list
ROME, Ga. — Brianna Paine of Madison was named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Berry College. The list honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Check out other upcoming area […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville May 16 were Rona Backstron and Suzon Morrison, with the teams of Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop and Jeannie Reiling and Natasha Rosenbaum tied for second. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. […]
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Ag department seeks members for Urban Agriculture committee
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public until Saturday, July 15. The 12-member committee, which first convened in March 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts to increase support for urban agriculture and innovative production. Members […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H to introduce teens to adulting concepts in June
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a short-term online 4-H club for youth ages 13-18 about basic adult life skills. The club runs from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 21-July 26. Required registration closes Saturday, June 10. The 4-H Adulting 101 series aims to introduce basic adult life skills by exploring […]
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Memorial Day observance set for historic Dresden courthouse
DRESDEN — The Lincoln County Historical Association plans to hold its 69th commemoration of Memorial Day at the Pownalborough Court House on Monday, May 29. The gathering will be called together at 11 a.m. at 23 Courthouse Road to be led up the old road to the Court House Cemetery by members of the Colonial […]
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Whitefield society to celebrate Memorial Day May 29
The Whitefield Historical Society plans to hold its Memorial Day celebration at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Town House, 36 Townhouse Road. The program will focus on Whitefield’s Cpl. Christopher Erskine, who was killed at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Erskine, whose ancestors came to America from Londonderry, Ireland, was born in Whitefield. […]