LEWISTON — Emma Christman of Litchfield graduated May 29 after majoring in geology and biology at Bates College. Christman, the daughter of Paul M. Christman and Jana H. Christman, is a 2018 graduate of the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Junior Achievement of Maine launches volunteer recruitment campaign
Junior Achievement of Maine has announced its new volunteer recruitment campaign, encouraging people to get involved in their community by becoming a Junior Achievement volunteer and role model. The campaign is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and end in early November. To inspire new volunteers, the hashtag #PutYourselfOutThere will invite past, present and […]
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Maine Team Hope Walk set for Oct. 9 in Ellsworth
All donations go to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
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Augusta-based society to host talk by So. Gardiner author
MANCHESTER — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to hold its September presentation, “Around the Kennebec Valley: The Herman Bryant Collection,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Hope Baptist Church at 726 Western Ave. Author Gay M. Grant of South Gardiner will speak. Fans of Grant’s book “Along the Kennebec: The Herman Bryant Collection” can see more […]
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Association helps local schools by funding outdoor learning projects
Schools include Cony, Palermo, Richmond, China, Gardiner, Albion, Oakland, Madison, Canaan, Skowhegan, Clinton, Fairfield and Hartland.
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Madison student wins $5K scholarship from Council Foundation
Jennifer Dean of Madison, a senior at the Maine Business School, is the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship awarded by The Council Foundation after participating in Cross Insurance’s 2022 Emerging Risk Manager’s Training Program this summer. The foundation’s competitive annual scholarship program is offered to college students throughout the country interning with an employer who […]
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Readfield event to feature Maine author’s book, storywalk grand opening
READFIELD — The grand opening of the Readfield Elementary School StoryWalk is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, behind the school at 84 South Road. The event will feature a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, an inaugural walk along the trail, and Maine author and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Barbara Walsh will read from her newest book, […]
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Jefferson bicentennial quilt, historical items on display Sept. 10
A quilt with 34 squares depicting Jefferson scenes from 1976, created for the U.S. Bicentennial celebration by 29 Jefferson women, will be one of many exhibits telling the story of the town’s history during an open house this weekend. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Old […]
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Cub Scout signups to be held in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Cub Scout Pack 585 signups are set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at W.G. Mallet School, 116 Middle St. Scouting is a neighborhood-centered, parent volunteer-run program for all youth in grades K-5 that aims to combine fun with educational activities and lifelong values. Youth may join at any level, and parental support […]
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Maine collecting unwanted pesticides free of charge
The Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program protects Maine’s natural resources and prevents agriculture pollution by promoting the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused or unwanted pesticides. The program is made possible by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. It is open […]