MEDFORD, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Tufts University. Among students earning dean’s list honors are Madelyn Dwyer of Manchester, class of 2023; and Lauren Sylvester of Farmingdale, class of 2025. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University requires a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. […]
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Winthrop-based land trust to host property dedication Aug. 18 in Fayette
Kennebec Land Trust plans to hold a property dedication of the Oak Hill Conservation Area at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, on the Norton Road in Fayette. It also will be an opportunity to explore a newly-built trail, according to a news release from the Winthrop-based trust. KLT President Janet Sawyer and Ron Hewett will […]
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Augusta’s Fort Western to celebrate Year of the Fort Aug. 20
AUGUSTA — To commemorate the Year of the Fort, people can explore the S & W Howard Store on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Fort Western through artisan demonstrations during the day and an evening at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern at 16 Cony St. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the […]
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HealthReach welcomes longtime patient to governing board of directors
WATERVILLE — Shirley Lataille, a longtime patient, is the newest volunteer member of the HealthReach Community Health Centers’ governing board of directors. The Maine Primary Care Association recently collaborated with HealthReach to feature Lataille’s healthcare journey with her integrated team of clinicians in a new documentary, “A Secret No More.” The short 12-minute film highlights […]
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Madison pilgrimage to trace historic footsteps of jesuit martyr Aug. 20
A pilgrimage along the Kennebec River will give participants an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Fr. Sebastian Râle, a Jesuit martyr who ministered to the Abenaki people 300 years ago. The pilgrimage is set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, and will start at St. Sebastian Church on 161 Main St. in Madison, […]
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Waterville art center hosts students at Camp Brilliance
Camp Brilliance was held the week of July 18 at the Greene Block + Studios in downtown Waterville. Girls and nonbinary youth in grades five to eight in central Maine participated in the camp, where they participated in art activities and activism. Community artists who incorporate social change into their art worked with the camp […]
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Bridge club names Aug. 3 and 9 winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on Aug. 9 were Suzon Morrison and Mary Ann Trafton. Di Bishop and Joyce Rushton placed second and Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice were third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants […]
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Lobster/Steak Bake to be held during Madison/Anson Days
Madison Sons of the American Legion plan to sponsor a Lobster/Steak Bake starting at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. The event is held in coordination with Madison/Anson Days. Tickets cost $20 for one lobster or steak or $30 for twin lobsters. The meal will include assorted […]
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Skowhegan librarian retires after 42 years
Francoise Labonte has retired after 42 years of service at the Skowhegan Free Public Library. Library trustees held a reception in her honor July 29 and dedicated a new outdoor bench in her name. The new bench, located on the front lawn under the shade of a tree, will not only provide comfort, but also […]
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New Vineyard student makes University of Maryland dean’s list
ADELPHI, Md. — Yorn Chesnutt of New Vineyard has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and […]