Alexa Allen of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, is receiving the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Ted Finn. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Monmouth Academy, Alexa has distinguished herself […]
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Gardiner library to offer museum, park passes
The Gardiner Public Library plans to offer a variety of museum and park passes this year to all active library card holders to borrow as of Monday, April 4. The staff hopes card holders will take advantage of the museum and park passes to get away for a little while and enjoy some time together, […]
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Oakland student earns Messalonskee MPA award
Caden Cote of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School, is receiving the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout his years at the high school, Cote has distinguished himself in the classroom, on the ski trails, […]
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Skowhegan High senior receives Principal’s Award
Jaycie Christopher of Skowhegan, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Christopher has been involved in golf, basketball and softball each of her four years. […]
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Bremen library to host Senate candidates’ night
The Bremen Library plans to host Democratic candidates for state Senate District 13 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at 204 Waldoboro Road in Bremen. David Levesque of Newcastle and Cameron Reny of Bristol are running to be the Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in the primary election on Tuesday, June 14, according to […]
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Union Fair to move from August to July
The 151st Union Fair — Maine Wild Blueberry Festival is scheduled this year to move from the third Saturday in August, to Wednesday through Sunday, July 27-31. Although the agricultural fair will be shortened from eight days to five there still will be eight days of events. From Sunday through Thursday, July 24-28, Harness Racing […]
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Health network announces April workshop schedule
Adult Mainers can register for Healthy Living for ME’s free and low-cost workshops. Four workshops are scheduled to launch in April: HealthMatters, Better Health Now with Pain, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and Better Health Now with Diabetes, according to a news release from the network. “Every step someone makes towards improving their health and […]
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Camden library to host author of ‘SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir’
As part of the Camden Public Library’s celebration of both National Poetry Month and Maritime Month in April, the library plans to host writer Nick Stone for an online event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. He will introduce his new book, “SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir.” The program will include both true-to-life stories and readings […]
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Hallowell church’s silent auction to benefit Ukraine citizens
The Cox Memorial United Methodist Church in Hallowell plans to hold a silent auction for the benefit of UMCOR at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4, at 29 Middle St. All proceeds will go to provide essentials to the citizens of Ukraine. The sale will close 15 minutes after the closing of the 10 a.m. church […]
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Sidney arts academy to hold 10-minute play festival
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy Theater students plan to present their sixth annual Ten Minute Play Festival at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 6 and 7, at Alumni Hall on the MeAA campus at 11 Goldenrod Lane. The evenings will include four original plays written, directed and performed by MeAA Theater students, according to […]