BRIDGTON — The first Lake Region’s Got Talent! features contestants eager to showcase their abilities on the stage at the Magic Lantern. Following a series of auditions last weekend, some amazing acts from around the region were chosen to move on to the quarter finals. Selected participants, including solo performing artists as well as dance […]
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Volunteers step up to provide assistance for Telstar students
BETHEL — A move is underway to enhance the educational experience of students and teachers at Telstar Regional High School by having residents of SAD 44 share their experiences and expertise. “We want community members to get together to become more involved in the school,” Rosemary Laban of the recently formed Telstar Community Partnership said. […]
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Fisherman shot by hunter in West Gardiner out of hospital
WEST GARDINER (AP) — Maine police are investigating what they say appears to be the accidental shooting of a fisherman by a hunter in West Gardiner. Authorities said 54-year-old Scott Fraley of Raymond was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center with a “superficial” wound after being struck in the back of the head with a bullet […]
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CPR, first aid class set for Jan. 18 OXFORD — A CPR and first aid class will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Oxford Public Safety Building. Instruction includes basic first aid, CPR for adults, children and infants, and use of an automated external defibrillator. On completion of the one-day class, […]
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Improv group performs Jan. 3 RUMFORD — Room for Improv-ment, the Mountain Valley High School improvisation group, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, in Muskie Auditorium. During improvisation, actors perform without preparation with often hilarious results. Hartford Church clothing center HARTFORD — The Hartford Community Clothing Center will be open from 1 to […]
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Local students receive Cheverus awards, honors
PORTLAND — Cheverus High School presented undergraduate awards and honors in October, including: College book awards: John J. Flaherty Prize in Classics, the Dartmouth College Book Award and the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Maine Academic Achievement Award, Alexandra Logan of Brunswick; Regis College Book Award, Brittany Bell of Lewiston. National Merit Scholarship award: National Merit Scholarship […]
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7th annual Pink in the Rink raises $2,500 for breast cancer research
The Portland Pirates held the 7th annual Pink in the Rink event, presented by Central Maine Medical Center, at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Oct. 19. The event raised $2,500 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Breast cancer survivors who were honored in a pre-game on-ice ceremony, from left to right, were Carlene Sperry of […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust offering environmental education grants to schools, libraries
BRIDGTON — Schools and libraries in the towns of Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Sebago and Raymond have the opportunity to receive small grants from Loon Echo Land Trust for environmental education programs. Applications are to be downloaded from Loon Echo’s website at www.LELT.org (under the Programs tab) and returned by Jan. 15. Funds for […]
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Many changes at THS make for a calmer educational climate
BETHEL — The new Learning Commons, a quiet, soothing section set aside in the Telstar Middle/High School library, is but one of the changes that have happened since the beginning of the school year, thanks to a survey of student needs and wants about how to improve the school climate, as well as a series […]