Sixth Grade High Honors: Matthew Aldrich, Christian Coons, Lauren Coughlin, Abigail Crowley, Tyler DeFosse, Jamie DuBois, Calvin Field, Megan Fullarton, Gabrielle Galarza, Allysha Hooper, Tyler Loring, Kaila Matassa, Jameson McBride, Ian Mills, Cole Moran, Joseph Mycock, Alyssa Nielsen, Haley Plante, CiAnne Plummer, Jordan Symonds, Sydney Tanguay. Honors: Joshua Andrews, Ashley Aube, Kylie Bangs, Michele Begley, […]
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Genealogy explored in Feb. 17 Naples library event
The Naples Public Library will host a free online genealogy workshop on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. The workshop is part of the library’s ongoing Centennial Celebration. The workshop will be led by Kathy Amoroso of the Maine Historical Society and will focus on resources that are readily available online for little or no […]
Genealogy explored in Feb. 17 Naples library event
The Naples Public Library will host a free online genealogy workshop on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. The workshop is part of the library’s ongoing Centennial Celebration. The workshop will be led by Kathy Amoroso of the Maine Historical Society and will focus on resources that are readily available online for little or no […]
Genealogy explored in Feb. 17 Naples library event
The Naples Public Library will host a free online genealogy workshop on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. The workshop is part of the library’s ongoing Centennial Celebration. The workshop will be led by Kathy Amoroso of the Maine Historical Society and will focus on resources that are readily available online for little or no […]
Summerfest returns in June to Windham
A popular program from Windham’s past is coming back next summer on June 23: Summerfest. Organizers say this is a great marketing opportunity and fundraiser for businesses and community organizations to have a booth, or sponsor an event, concert or the fireworks show. There will also be a parade open to all. Businesses and groups […]
Sharp spellers show stuff at Bonny Eagle bee
Bonny Eagle Middle School students participated in the recent Maine Spelling Bee, which was sponsored by the Bangor Daily News. Students from the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades qualified for the meet after partaking in spelling bees which were held in their clans (middle school class groupings). Participating students were Stephanie Aiken, Mallory Brooks, Shane […]
Mushers Bowl set for this weekend
The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber Of Commerce in partnership with many local organizations have announced that the Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival is on for this weekend. The Feb. 10 and 11 Mushers Bowl, located at Five Fields Farm in Bridgton, will pit many of the best dogsled teams in New England against each other […]
Windham remembered
Mineral Springs – Long before it was a Windham residential neighborhood, it was Samuel Freeman’s Farm, famous for its mineral spring, analyzed as to its chemical content on April 7, 1883 by F.L. Bartlett, state chemist, which appears at the bottom of this poster touting the spring as “The Best in the State.” Believe it […]
Local scholars earn honors at University of Maine at Orono
The University of Maine at Orono dean’s list for the 2006 fall semester includes the names of students from Maine, as well as 37 other states and 19 foreign countries. A total of 2,625 students earned honors from UMaine’s eight colleges. Of the students who made the dean’s list, 267 are from out of state, […]
Portland Water District offers winter explorations
Wondering what to do over winter break? Tired of sitting indoors? Enjoy free hands-on activities designed for students in grades 4 through 6 at the Sebago Lake Ecology Center. The series of treks is sponsored by the Portland Water District. Each activity will focus on the natural environment in winter. The series includes the following […]