WASHINGTON — A third annual paddle race is to be held Saturday, July 10, on Washington Pond, Razorville Road. Sign-in will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. at the boat landing. Races are to start at 9 a.m. There is no entry fee or prizes. The event will include youth and adult races. The […]
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Women’s barbershop chorus to hold yard sale
PALERMO — The Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus is to hold its annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11, at Hill Gardens on Route 3. All chorus members contributed a variety of items, and they likely will sing during the event. For more information, call Jenny […]
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Wilton museum welcomes program director
WILTON — Western Maine Play Museum, at 561 Main St., is offering in-person ticket sales again, at the price of $7 per person for 12 months and older. July starts with welcoming Laurel Mulherin as program director. Rentals will be available again for birthday parties and other special events. The museum has collaborated with Sandy […]
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Coalition to offer free health screenings, education
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans a series of free Mobile Health Unit events, offering a variety of health screenings and education. Screenings include blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as body composition analysis. This month’s events are as follows: Wednesday, July 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fotter’s Market, Stratton; Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m.-1 […]
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Thomas students take top places in Greenlight program finals
WATERVILLE — Thomas College students Jake Warn of Winslow and Dylan Veilleux of Waterville won first and second place in the finals of Greenlight Maine College Edition June 24. The prize for first place winner was $10,000, and $7,500 for second place. Greenlight Maine is a statewide collaboration of entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, designed to […]
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Invasive plant plan applications available to woodlot owners
AUGUSTA — The Maine Forest Service is to provide up to $85,000 over the next two years for local governments, municipalities, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private family woodland owners to obtain Invasive Plant Control Practice Plans for their woods. Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, financial incentives for […]
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Local students make WPI dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local undergraduates were named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Brett Foster of Fairfield, class of 2022, majoring in electrical and computer engineering. Rowan Labaugh of Augusta, class of 2022, majoring in mechanical engineering. Bryce Bragdon of Windsor, class of 2023, majoring in aerospace engineering. Hope […]
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RFA seeks artists, artisans, musicians for webpage
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts look to use its webpage to connect local artists, artisans and musicians to the greater public. They are offering a free webpage with text and images to any area artist who is interested. The site is visible at rangeleyarts.org. It is to offer basic information about the artist or […]
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Local students make N.H. university dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire. Highest honors: Laura Ireland of Wayne, Susan Strickland of Gardiner, Alexis Emery of Winthrop, Cody Short of Benton, Brady Barre of Waterville and Abigail LaRochelle of Fairfield. High honors: Corinna Coulton of […]
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Historical society to feature early Franco-American office holder
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host author Douglas Rooks, in his talk about remarkable Mainer Albert Beliveau from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8. The society’s regular monthly meeting is to follow. Beliveau was the youngest county attorney in Maine when he was elected in Oxford County in 1914, and the first […]