Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta has free tickets to the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “The Wild Symphony,” based on Dan Brown’s picture book of the same name. The performance is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., im Portland, according to a news release from the library. The […]
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Local students attain York County Community College honors list
WELLS — York County Community College has named the following students to its 2021 fall honors list. Dean’s list: Summer Pacheco of Jackman. President’s list: Karin Soucy of Gardiner. To be on the president’s list, a student must have earned a 4.0 GPA for full-time study. Students on the dean’s list must have earned a […]
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Augusta library’s weekly writing workshop full
Author Kim Sedlock plans to offer a free 17-week writing workshop on Mondays from March 7 until June 27 via Zoom from Augusta’s Lithgow Public Library. The workshop uses character and story techniques from the theater and applies them to short story writing and other forms of creative fiction writing, according to a news release […]
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Grace Christian Academy names honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Victoria Inglis and Logan Dancer. Grade 11: Logan Flemming. Grade 9: Landon Morrison. Grade 6: Connor Barry. Honors Grade 8: Rylee Carry. Grade 7: Annabelle Barry.
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Ice fishing derby on Cobbossee set for March 5
The second annual Cobbossee Ice Fishing Derby is planned from sunrise to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cobbossee Lake stretches into Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Winthrop. This year the derby will help benefit Cony Project Graduation, the YMCA Camp of Maine and The Friends of The Cobbossee Watershed, according to a news release […]
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Registration packets for Winslow 4 year old program available March 1
The Winslow Elementary School will have registration packets available for its 4 year old program starting Tuesday, March 1. The program is open to children who will be that age on or before Oct. 15. Packets can be picked up at the school office between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, at the […]
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NAMI Maine to host talk on money-saving accounts
NAMI Maine is set to host an online presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, now available in Maine. The presentation is in partnership with Bangor Savings Bank and the Office of the Maine State Treasurer. Those interested in attending can register at namimaine.org/events/ableme. ABLE […]
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UMaine extension shares PFAS resources for farmers
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is making a set of resources about on-farm PFAS contamination available online to the public in one location, according to a news release from the extension. “Guide to Investigating PFAS Risk on Your Farm” is a comprehensive collection of resources about contamination from Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in […]
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Liberty-based printer seeks submissions for art scholarship
Liberty Graphics, an environmentally conscious T-shirt printer, is accepting art submissions to its 25th annual $1,000 art scholarship contest, according to a news release from the printer. All high school seniors residing in Maine are invited to submit original work that reflects on the theme of “Art and our Natural Environment.” Work can be emailed […]
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Augusta Scouts attend Scout Sunday celebration
Augusta Scouts from Troops 631 and 603 joined with Cub Scout Packs 684 and 603 on Feb. 6 at St. Mary’s Church in Augusta as part of the annual celebration of Scout Sunday. Scouts joined parish leaders in distributing bulletins to parishioners, assisting with the offering, Altar Service, and recited both the Scout Oath and […]