The Old Hallowell Day Committee on May 8 unanimously voted to cancel the city’s planned July 17 celebration. Except for last year, Old Hallowell Day has taken place on the third Saturday in July since 1968. After consulting with city officials, law enforcement, and Hallowell’s Board of Health, the committee decided that the risk to […]
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Maine parishes continue support for Haitian brothers, sisters
Parishes across Maine have found ways to lend a helping hand to Haiti — support and care that has extended nearly 2,000 miles over many years and into the hearts of thousands in need. For more than 15 years, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay have been paired […]
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Cumston Hall to host annual ‘May Faire’
MONMOUTH — The 35th annual May Faire, a community event sponsored by Friends of Cumston Public Library, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. Featured will be home-grown perennials from local gardens and annuals from Gingerbread Farms in Wayne. Food will include lobster rolls, […]
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Watershed survey of Unity Pond planned for May 22
UNITY — Friends of Lake Winnecook, together with the Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District, will conduct a Unity Pond Watershed Survey on Saturday, May 22. The survey is meant to locate erosion sites and possible sources of sediment contamination in the watershed that may be having an impact on the pond’s water quality. […]
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Allen named Monmouth’s April student of month
Alexa Allen, class of 2022, was selected as Monmouth Academy’s April Student of the Month. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Monmouth Academy Student Government, Future Business Leaders of America, and the varsity cross country, basketball, and track and field teams. In presenting this award, Alyssa Littlefield, MA English teacher, remarked, “Alexa […]
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Plant sale to benefit garden club May 22
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Valley Garden Club and Viles Arboretum plan to hold a plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22, at the arboretum at 153 Hospital St. Hardy perennials and shrubs from club members’ gardens will be for sale at reasonable rates. The plant sale is a major fundraiser for the garden […]
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Nelson earns master’s degree in education
SEWARD, Neb. — Sarah Nelson of Searsmont earned a Master of Education degree from Concordia University, Nebraska.
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Virtual reading recovery conference set for May 20
ORONO — The Fifth annual Suzanne W. Cole Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Institute will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 20. The conference, which will be conducted virtually via Zoom, will be hosted by the University Training Center for Reading Recovery and Comprehensive Literacy at the University of Maine. In […]
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CATC names April professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its April professionals of the month. Isaiah Barden of Readfield is a senior at Maranacook Community High School enrolled in the Business Academy program. He has found the knowledge he has gained through the program helpful already in many aspects of his life. He has learned about […]
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Fort Western to host summer youth programs
AUGUSTA — Fort Western Living History Museum and National Historic Landmark invites children of all ages interested in local history and museum stewardship to register for one of its summer youth programs. An Apprenticeship Program (ages 8-12) and Junior Interpreter Program (ages 13 and older) are available. These five one-week sessions are as follows: Week […]