DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions program is set to welcome Laura Fortman, commissioner of Maine Department of Labor at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Fortman will present an illustrated talk about looking toward the future of Maine’s labor force in Porter Hall, use the library’s Elm Street entrance. She will speak about current […]
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Augusta society to feature ‘Maine Trivia’ publisher Jan. 18
Dean Lunt, founder and editor-in-chief of the Yarmouth-based Islandport Press, which published “Maine Trivia,” plans to talk about the book as the Kennebec Historical Society’s featured speaker for January. The program can be watched on Facebook live at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. Islandport Press can be found online at facebook.com/Islandportpress. According to a news […]
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Erskine Academy to hold conferences Jan. 18
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has scheduled parent/teacher conferences for 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the 309 Windsor Road academy. The snow date will be Thursday, Jan. 19. Progress reports will be emailed to parents by Jan. 18. Parents who have not yet submitted a primary email address can stop by the guidance office […]
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Local students make dean’s list at Shenandoah University
WINCHESTER, Va. — Two local students, Ashley Carrier of Madison and Kalina Keller of Knox, have made the 2022 fall dean’s list at Shenandoah University. To qualify for the dean’s list, students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. […]
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Sidney teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Jeremy Croft of Sidney received Scouting’s Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony Jan. 4 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Waterville. Family, friends, and Scouts from Troop 417 and Troop 401 were on hand to watch the culmination of years of work, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district […]
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Monmouth students help with Christmas baskets
MONMOUTH — The Cottrell-Taylor Committee held its annual food drive in December for its Christmas baskets for Monmouth families in need. Laurie Gifford, committee chair for the past 16 years, said it has been an important focus for the committee to involve the students at Monmouth Middle School and Monmouth Academy, according to a news […]
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Literacy group plans Augusta preschool family fun night for Jan. 12
“Get on the Reading Railroad and take home a book” is the slogan of the upcoming Augusta Community Preschool Family Fun Night, according to a news release from the Literacy for ME capital-area group. The night is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St. The snow date […]
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Unity library to host exhibit by Benton woman during January
Paintings and drawings by Amy Gagnon of Benton are on display this month from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at Unity Public Library, 38 School St. A public opening reception is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the library. Gagnon’s work is inspired by local history, flora and fauna and landscapes around the Sebasticook. She […]
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South Gardiner student makes Bob Jones University president’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Brandon Hilton of South Gardiner, a freshman graphic design major, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the 2022 fall president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. Check out other upcoming area events!
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South Gardiner students make Bob Jones University dean’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Two South Gardiner students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Bob Jones University. They are Drew Hilton, a sophomore Christian ministries major, and Logan Hilton, a junior criminal justice major. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Check […]