AUGUSTA — In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, effective Tuesday, March 31, the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery System will be completing direct interments only at all cemetery locations: Augusta (2), Caribou and Springvale, according to a news release from cemetery system. All Maine Veterans’ cemeteries are open and will continue to provide interments […]
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Saige Knight named to St. Lawrence University’s dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Saige Knight, of Oakland, has been selected for inclusion on the 2019 spring semester dean’s list for academic achievement at St. Lawrence University. Knight is senior majoring in psychology. Knight attended Messalonskee High School. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least four courses and have […]
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Monmouth Lions Club hold Speak-Out 2020
Monmouth Academy student winners include Rhayna Poulin, Kaitlin Hunt, Amber Currie and Natalie Grandahl.
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Hubbard Free Library to offer several services
HALLOWELL — Because of CDC recommendations, the Board of Trustees closed Hubbard Free Library until further notice. However, it is offering several services online. Members can borrow eBooks and downloadable audiobooks through its subscription to CloudLibrary. They can access many online resources on a variety of topics through Digital Maine Library. Some staff will be […]
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Diocese of Portland announces directives for celebration of Holy Week and Easter in Maine parishes
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland has informed Maine parishes of the protocols that will be in place for the celebration of the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Maine. All celebrations must be limited to/not exceed 10 people or less, […]
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Gibbs Library to offer TumbleBooks’ databases for K-12, more
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road, is offering the following online resources, according to its website gibbslibrary.org. • TumbleBooks’ databases feature unlimited access from home. Patrons can read as many books as they want, when they want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly. […]
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Carrabassett Valley Public Library offers movie streaming, e-books, more
Members can browse the libraries catalog, download bestselling and classic titles and watch movies for free.
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Lithgow Public Library offers online services
Resources available help educate and entertain your children while they are home, and ideas for parent/adult.
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Two state departments share outdoor safety tips
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department and Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry know that during these stressful times, everyone wants to get outside and recharge. One challenge we all face right now is how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly during this civil state of emergency, according to a news release from […]
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Plein Air Workshop set for Aug. 11-14
The event is sponsored by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts.