MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Tufts University has announced its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Local students include Aidan Sweeney of Gray, class of 2024; Brooke Smiley of Lewiston, class of 2022; Jordan Smiley of Lewiston, class of 2022; and Raynor Ahlstrin-Muniec of Winthrop, class of 2023. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade […]
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Support group for families of jailed to return to Winslow
WINSLOW — “Rose’s Room” — a monthly, nonsectarian support group for those with a loved one in prison or jail — is to meet again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at the St. Joseph Center on 80 Garland St. Future meetings will be held on the last Thursday evening of each month […]
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Bicentennial lectures to feature 1 story of 4 Kennebec forts
The meet and greet is set for Aug. 7 at Old Fort Western.
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Local students make dean’s list at Tufts University
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Tufts University. They are Madeleine Hallen of Waterville, class of 2024; and Raynor Ahlstrin-Muniec of Winthrop, class of 2023. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
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Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary to support learning center
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is matching the first $10,000 in donations made by individuals, businesses and nonprofits in the area during July and August to support the Magic Lantern Innovation Lab Project. Being developed by the University of Maine and the 4H Foundation, the project’s goal is to increase the educational opportunities for youth […]
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Antiques festival organizers cancel event
UNION — The Maine Antiques Festival, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 at the Union Fairgrounds, has been canceled. A news release from festival organizers cited a last-minute disruption in the supply chain by the providing tent and table company as the primary issue. No suitable solution could be found at this late date. Festival organizers plan […]
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Farmington hospital to offer walk-in COVID vaccine
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those 12 and older from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in the Bass Room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. The Pfizer vaccine being administered requires a second dose 21 days later on Aug. 26, also taking place at the hospital. […]
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Newcastle church reaches fundraising goal
NEWCASTLE — St. Patrick Church is to receive a restoration in the coming months after meeting a fundraising goal of over $320,000. “Construction will be able to start in the fall,” said Bill Maloney of St. Patrick Church, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The privately-owned lay trust committed […]
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Auburn church to host Bible school
AUBURN — Vacation Bible School is to be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 through Friday, Aug. 13, at Court Street Baptist Church 0n 129 Court St. This program will be presented by CEF — Child Evangelism Fellowship of Southern Maine. “Discovering Jesus!” will be the theme. Refreshments will be served. Crafts […]
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Emmanuel College recognizes local dean’s list students
BOSTON, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Emmanuel College. The are Sarah Desrosiers of Winslow, Christina Roy of Whitefield and Micah Riportella of Sidney. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for […]