The Maine Community Foundation seeks applications to its Richard A. Ferrier Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available to Bowdoinham students between the ages of 13-18 to pursue their artistic, academic, athletic, vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This includes experiential education, summer programs, or special athletic instruction. Eligible applicants must be […]
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Washington library to display student art exhibit through June
An awards ceremony will be held June 3 during the 30th anniversary celebration.
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Norridgewock library to host Skowhegan artist’s works starting May 20
Iver Lofving of Skowhegan, an artist and former School Administrative District 54 teacher, plans to display his paintings at the Norridgewock Library from Saturday, May 20 through Saturday, July 15. “Central Maine: Then and Now — an Art Show” can be seen at the 40 Mercer Rd. library during open hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 […]
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Unity association to host Empty Bowls Supper June 10
This year’s event is coordinated with Farm & Homestead Day at MOFGA.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville May 9 were Natasha Rosenbaum and Jeannie Reiling. Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed second, and Su Morrison and Jessie Gunther were third. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. For more information, […]
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Western Maine Art Group seek artists for juried exhibit
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group seeks works in all media for a juried art exhibit, open to all artists, in July at the Matolcsy Arts Center, 480 Main St. The show will begin with a reception on Friday, July 7, and be judged Saturday, July 8. It will continue through July 29. The […]
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UMaine Extension offers updated interactive plant sales map
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program’s interactive plant sales map has been updated. The 2023 Spring Plant Sale Fundraisers in Maine map allows users to search for plant sales throughout the state by location, date or name in alphabetical order. The listings also include garden tours. Find more information about the map and […]
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Farmington United Way to hold meeting, campaign celebration May 24
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s annual meeting and campaign celebration is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Ayuh Cidah and Outlaw Pizza, located at Morrison Hill Orchard. The cidery is located at 272 Morrison Hill Road in Farmington. Attendees can meet funded organizations, learn about how United Way has impacted the community […]
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University of Maine at Farmington lists 2023 graduates
The list of 2023 University of Maine at Farmington graduates is as follows. MAINE Acton: Sasha Hampton, Master of Science degree, Educational Leadership; and Sasha Smith, Bachelor of Science degree, Early Childhood Education, cum laude. Albany Township: Reese Remington, Bachelor of Arts degree, Political Science. Albion: Noah Grindstaff, B.S., Elementary Education, magna cum laude. Alfred: […]
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Bishop announces local priest assignments, retirements
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced local priest assignments and retirements, all effective Wednesday, July 5. Assignments Fr. Patrick Agbodi has been appointed administrator of Corpus Christi Parish (St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow and Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church in Waterville). Agbodi, who is parochial vicar of All Saints Parish in […]