A guided walk through bobolink habitat is planned for 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station’s Witter Farm Park Street Fields in Orono. A workshop will be led by Amber Roth, assistant professor of forest wildlife management at the University of Maine; Livia Raulinaitis, Maine pollinator and beneficial insect conservation […]
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Farmington-based United Way launches car repair program
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has launched a new program in alignment with a goal to help the community become more mobile. The Don’t Despair Car Repair Program aims to provide assistance for individuals in need of car repairs in Greater Franklin County, Livermore and Livermore Falls. Once an applicant is approved, […]
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Association to host author’s talk about Mainer Annie Wilkins
Lincoln County Historical Association plans to host a Zoom presentation with New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Letts at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Letts’s recent book, “The Ride of Her Life,” profiles the true story of Annie Wilkins, her horse, and their last-chance journey across America. This presentation is one of many programs related […]
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Association receives grant for exhibit on women writers of Lincoln County
A lecture series is to feature New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Letts on June 16 via Zoom.
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Gardiner club to offer summer food service program
GARDINER — Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service, […]
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Solon student makes Davis & Elkins College dean’s list
ELKINS, W.VA — Kaitlin Dixon of Solon, a student at Davis & Elkins College, has been named to the 2022 spring semester president’s list. The president’s list includes all full-time students with a 4.0 GPA for the semester.
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes June 7 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s June 7 game. Ed and Joyce Rushton were second, and Paul and Judy Jones third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge on Industrial Road in Waterville. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008.
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Somerville farm to celebrate Dairy Month June 19
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm plans to host a variety of activities for all ages from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at 21 Hewett Road. The barn will be open for visitors all day during the Dairy Month celebration, and visitors can meet its 64 baby goats. The day’s schedule: • […]
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University of Vermont recognizes local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies because of pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Hannah Minns of Wilton graduated with a Bachelor […]
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Rangeley partners announce RuKaBi race 1st-place winners
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the Rangeley Health & Wellness have announced the first-place winners of the fifth annual Rangeley RuKaBi race, a three-part race (run, kayak, and bike). The event was May 29, according to a news release from the chamber. First Place Team went to Pine Tree Frosty or Bust — […]