WATERVILLE — Teams of Thomas College students competed in the President’s Innovation Challenge on campus the week of April 25. They collaborated with Maine employers and used design thinking for a semester-long project to solve real-world problems, according to a news release from the college. Winners of the Innovation Challenge pitch competition were Shawnna Frost […]
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Somerville farm to hold ‘hug a furry baby’ event May 15
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm plans to hold a “hug a furry baby” event between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the 217 Hewett Road farm. Owners are excited to re-open their barn doors to the public for a chance to meet their new arrivals, according to a news release from […]
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Skowhegan rec announces summer programs
The Skowhegan Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its summer programs. A complete brochure is available at the 39 Poulin Drive center, online at skowhegan.org and on the department’s Facebook page. For more information, call 207-474-6901.
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Madison High recognizes top 10 seniors for 2022
Brianna Paine has been named valedictorian, and Brooke McKenney salutatorian.
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Herb gardening talk set for Damariscotta historical home
DAMARISCOTTA — Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House Stewardship Committee invites the public to an outdoor presentation on small space herb gardening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at 270 Main St. The presentation will be held at the small herb garden behind the historic site, where Marie Erskine will review the plants in the […]
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Richmond school to hold preschool registration
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School plans to hold preschool registration for the 2022-23 school year Tuesday through Thursday, June 7-9, at the 28 High St. school. A child must be 4 years of age by Oct. 15, and be a resident of Richmond to qualify. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, […]
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Farmington United Way to hold Scavaganza benefit May 14
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is set to host its second annual Scavaganza, a family friendly outdoor scavenger hunt, set for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The event will start at Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons in Farmington. Registered teams will hunt for a series of clues and complete challenges in Greater […]
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Maine Community College System lists 2022 students of year
Local students include Graca Muzela of Auburn, Julia Noel of Sabattus and Kristin Wallaker of New Portland.
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Mt. Blue High names 3rd quarter honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Highest honors Tate Abbott, Tyler Abell, Luke Allen, Madison Allen, Lindsay Arsenault, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Preston Ball, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Tucker Bates, Ashton Beaudoin, Trenton Beaudoin, Lexi Belanger, Grace Bell, […]
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Gardiner library offers museum, state park passes
Gardiner Public Library is offering a variety of museum and state park passes to its active card holders. To request any of these passes, visit the library at 152 Water St. and speak to a staff member at the first floor service desk. People should book in advance, since there is one pass per family […]