University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two educational updates for the agricultural industry from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Gary Secor, a North Dakota State University professor of plant pathology, will discuss closing the gap between potential and actual potato production with disease management. Robert Larkin, a New England Plant, Soil, and […]
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Transportation programs for older adults get funding
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund has awarded $82,500 to 11 nonprofit organizations that support community-based transportation programs, including changes in response to the pandemic and efforts to keep community members aged 60 and older socially connected during a time of physical distancing. Grant recipients include: SeniorsPlus, Lewiston, to help fund […]
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Winslow kindergarten registration packets available April 1
The Winslow Elementary School kindergarten registration packets can be picked up from the elementary school office between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. starting Thursday, April 1. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 qualify to attend kindergarten in the fall. For more information, call 207-872-1967.
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Lawrence High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the second quarter.
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University of Maine names Maine students to dean’s list
Students recognized for academic achievement for the 2020 fall semester.
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Winslow registration for 4 year olds to begin
Packets can be picked up at the elementary school starting March 1.
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Drive Thru Sock Hop set for Feb. 27
Madison American Legion Auxiliary sponsoring event to benefit homeless veterans, homeless shelters and others in need.
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Johnson named Veteran of the Month for January at Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta
Paul Johnson has been named Veteran of the Month for January at Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta, according to a news release from the Augusta independent nonprofit organization. The oldest child of seven, Johnson was born in Boston and grew up in Stoughton with his five sisters and one brother. His father worked for the […]
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Scholarship available for agriculture education
ELLSWORTH — Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National Future Farmers of America Organization members, and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources, can apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation. The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides one $1,000 scholarship a year. The […]
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Waterville Senior High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the second quarter.