NEWTON, Mass. — Two local Lasell University students recently shared original research and projects, and engaged with core competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, at the annual Career Readiness Symposium. Iva Willis of New Vineyard presented an original research project on the intersection of sociology and criminology, “Drug and Alcohol Abuse.” […]
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Elm City Bridge Club names Jan. 18 winners
FAIRFIELD — Patricia Kick and Dick Quinlan were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Jan. 18 game. Tied for second and third places were Ed and Joyce Rushton and Paul and Judy Jones. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their […]
Skowhegan Outdoors to offer cross-country ski meetup
Skowhegan Outdoors plans to offer a free cross-country skiing excursion at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at Weston Woods and Waters at 9 Nathan St. in Madison. In this community program, skiers will make their way along a scenic, forested trail system. This trail includes some small hills and moderate terrain, according to a news […]
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Lakey named to Wheaton College dean’s list
WHEATON, Ill. — Wheaton College student, Anna Lakey of Winslow, was named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list. To earn dean’s list honors, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.
Damariscotta gallery to host solo show by Bailey Island artist
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts is set to showcase a solo show of the paintings of Bailey Island artist Dennis Wilkins from Thursday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 20, at 36 Elm Street Plaza. A meet the artist event is set. for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 2. Wilkins will be in the gallery to introduce his […]
Mid-Maine Chamber holds golf classic, names prize winners
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber Golf Classic, was held under clear skies on Monday, June 6, at Waterville Country Club. Thirty-six teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again — and had […]
Vice President of Operations Brandi Meisner of Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce selected for leadership program
Brandi Meisner, vice president of operations at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in Waterville, has been selected to participate in the seventh cohort of its premiere business leadership program by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Washington, D.C., according to a news release from Cindy D. Stevens, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce program director. The Business […]
Veterans Day ceremony planned Nov. 11 at Togus Medical Center
VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in front of Building 200 by the flagpole commons at the Togus Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Augusta. All are welcome. For more information, call Jonathan Barczyk, Public Affairs specialist, at 207-623-8411, ext. 2200. Check out other […]
Augusta churches to continue Veterans Day tradition Nov. 11
For those who live in Augusta, residents will be able to hear the resounding music of the bells at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, from the churches of Penney Memorial, South Parish Congregational, St. Mary’s and St. Augustine, ringing 11 times, according to a news release from Connie Hanson, organizer. The theme for Veterans Day […]