Winslow High School students recently spent their physical education class outdoor, fishing on the Kennebec River. The school got a four-day fishing permit from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Coach Brenda Beckwith said in news release, “the kids had a blast and I was quite surprised when several students said that they had […]
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Local students graduate from Lasell University
NEWTON, Mass. — Five local students earned degrees when Lasell University celebrated its undergraduate class of 2022 on May 14 at an on-campus ceremony. Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction. Emma Vierling of Monmouth graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in fashion and retail merchandising. […]
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Choral ensemble to perform June 12 at Augusta church postponed
Reprise Choral Ensemble is set to perform a program, Side by Side, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Green Street United Methodist Church at 13 Green St., in Augusta. The singers, directed by Mary Rector and with collaborative pianist Beth Schiller, will perform old and new poetry set to music by old and new […]
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Central Maine business briefs: Maine Venture Fund partners with Dirigo Labs
People & Places: Skowhegan Savings hires assistant vice president and commercial lender
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Area students named to University of Vermont dean’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont: Abbigail Doiron, health sciences major, from Augusta, is in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Isabella Johnson, health sciences major, from Sidney, is in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Kailey Bell, […]
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Damariscotta inn to hold by-donation fundraiser in June
DAMARISCOTTA — The Inn Along the Way, located at Chapman Hall Farm, 74 Main St., is set to host a fundraiser from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The by-donation fundraiser for the inn will feature Finntown Road, Damariscotta Open Mic, inn tours and hay field walks, according to a news release from the […]
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‘Trinitarian Love’ summer retreat set for June 18 in Winslow
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon plan to hold a guided retreat on Saturday, June 18, at the St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road in Winslow. The retreat aims to help participants enrich their own spirituality while learning about the charism of the sisters, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese […]
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Local students earn degrees from University of New Hampshire
DURHAM, N.H. — Laura Ireland of Wayne and Hannah McLaughlin of Winthrop graduated in May from the University of New Hampshire. Students graduate after the registrar’s office has certified that all degree requirements have been successfully completed. A traditional, in-person commencement ceremony will be scheduled at a date yet to be determined.
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Family council, partners to host baby shower June 11 in Skowhegan
The Somerset Family Enrichment Council and local partners plan to host the third annual free Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The event will be held at the Centenary United Methodist Church at 113 Dr. Mann Road in Skowhegan. It supports new mothers and families with resources, education, and […]
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Waterville church to host prison ministry event June 10
WATERVILLE — A prison ministry program is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Notre Dame Church, 112 Silver St. The program will be livestreamed for remote participation as well, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Joe Cotton of the Archdiocese of Seattle and the […]