CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named four local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. They include Meghan Charles of Farmington, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in psychology and environmental studies, who attended Mount Blue High School in Farmington. Eryn Kaloustian of Hallowell, a member of the class of […]
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Waterville chamber to host business breakfast with hotel manager
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce plans to offer a presentation with Front & Main/Lockwood Hotel General Manager Jordan Rowan during its Thursday, Feb. 10 business breakfast. The event will be held from 7:15 to 9 a.m. in the Colby/Coburn Room at the Best Western Plus, 375 Main St. Rowan’s presentation will focus on the […]
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UMaine to host talk about ‘Warming Sea’ project
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk by composer Lucas Richman and Maine Science Festival Director Kate Dickerson. They will discuss the collaborative effort to create “The Warming Sea” project from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7. All talks in […]
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UMaine Extension to host farm irrigation webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a webinar for farmers considering adding an irrigation system from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 7, according to a news release from the university. “Getting Started With Irrigation” will include how to assess current water supplies and evaluate irrigation’s cost-effectiveness, as well as options […]
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UMaine Extension to offer soil health science course
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a five-session online course about soil health science for farmers and agricultural advisors from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, March 25. This Soil Health Short Course is designed to improve understanding of soil health science and practical management strategies, including cover […]
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Mount Vernon’s February Frolix to return
After taking a one-year hiatus because of COVID, February Frolix is due to return Mount Vernon. Many previous activities are on hold because of the pandemic, but new ones have been added, according to a news release from the Mt. Vernon Age Friendly Committee. The committee looks to deliver puzzle bags to local seniors, weather […]
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Readfield student makes Connecticut College dean’s list
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Katelyn McGrail of Readfield has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list, achieving dean’s high honors at Connecticut College. McGrail is an economics major.
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Waterville issues parking bans for Jan. 29-30
Waterville Public Works is implementing a city-wide winter parking ban from noon Saturday, Jan. 29, through 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. The department also is implementing a downtown winter parking ban. The Concourse and downtown must be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Sunday and Monday, Jan. 30 and 31, to allow […]
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Gardiner extends city parking ban for Jan. 29, 30
Due to a pending storm a parking ban has been scheduled for all city streets in Gardiner and South Gardiner beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, and ending at noon Sunday, Jan. 30. During this timeframe, all vehicles must be parked in driveways, in the Arcade Parking Lot, down at the waterfront or any […]
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Gardiner high students to present ‘Mamma Mia!’
Gardiner Area High School Visual and Performing Arts Department plans to stage a production of the Broadway musical “Mamma Mia!” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 3-5, at the high school’s theater at 40 West Hill Road. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For tickets or more information, […]