The Cox Memorial United Methodist Church in Hallowell recently held a yard and bake sale to raise funds for the backpack program they sponsor for the Hall-Dale Elementary School. More than $1,300 was raised by those who donated money for the items, which were displayed in the fellowship hall of the church. The sale always […]
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Pittsfield student inducted into social science honor society
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College student Brayden H. Rollins of Pittsfield, a member of the class of 2021, has been inducted into the New Hampshire Beta chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, an international honor society for social sciences. Membership in Pi Gamma Mu is by invitation. Students must be in the top 35% of […]
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Waterville student co-authors report on ‘active’ fluids
WORCESTER, Ma. — Brock Jolicoeur of Waterville, a member of Worchester Polytechnic Institute’s class of 2023 majoring in physics, is a co-author of a new report on how “active” fluids develop circulatory flows within a millimeter-scale droplet. Jolicouer, a physics major, worked on the report with Kun-Ta Wu, assistant physics professor. The student helped to […]
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Historic interpreter to discuss Maine’s French, Indian wars
French and Indian Wars in Maine will be the lecture topic.
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Artists to create pop-up studio at Wiscasset Art Walk
WISCASSET — Hands-on artmaking is the theme of the Wiscasset Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29. The Hasenfus Gallery, 64 Main St., will be the pop-up studio for Scrapwood Renaissance artist Eric Graffam and painter Jessica Chaples. “My sculptures are born out of what other people throw away, give away, or […]
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Local students named to Elms College dean’s list
CHICOPEE, Mass. — The College of Our Lady of the Elms has named five area students to the its spring semester list. They are Edward Helldorfer of Brunswick, Emily Huber of Jefferson, Courtney Hall of Lamoine, Ashley Cronkhite of Lewiston and Samantha Bonneau of Skowhegan. To qualify, a full-time student must earn a GPA of […]
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Sunday Music Festival to feature Ken Medema
Ken Medema will be the featured artist at a New England Summer Music Festival at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 at Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St., in Auburn. Medema is a widely-known, much-loved musician and singer-songwriter. His lyrics provide social commentary on themes such as justice, hunger, poverty, homelessness, and relevant Christian charity. […]
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Oakland student named to Bucknell dean’s list
LEWISBURG, Pa. — Owen Concaugh, class of 2021, from Oakland has been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Bucknell University. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.
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Skowhegan student earns Virginia college degree
EMORY, Va. — Elizabeth Jones of Skowhegan has earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Emory & Henry College. Jones also was named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list. To be named to the dean’s list, students must be a full time student and receive a 3.6 GPA for the semester. Located in the […]
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Ramblin’ Jack Elliott concert set
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, at 86 Townsend Ave., in Boothbay Harbor. With over 40 albums under his belt, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is considered one of the country’s legendary foundations of folk music. From Johnny Cash to Tom Waits, Beck […]