WASHINGTON, D.C. — Adrian Phair, of Oakland, was announced as the 2020 Maine Mother of the Year Jan. 9. She was nominated for her contributions as a mother in her home, workplace and community. She is the 59th woman in Maine history to hold this honor, according to a news release from American Mothers, Inc. […]
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University of Vermont fall dean’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following local students were named to the 2019 fall semester dean’s list at The University of Vermont. They include: Emily Robbins, of Bowdoin; Sarah Cooper, of Dresden; Kayla Christopher, of Oakland; Kailey Bell, of Palmyra; Isobel Straub, of Rangeley; Molly Searway, of Readfield; Brendan Curran, of Skowhegan; John Evans, of Waterville; […]
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Oak Hill High School Drama Club to present musical ‘HONK!’
Performances will be held Jan. 17-19 at the Wales school’s Theatre in the Woods.
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Oakland’s Parent makes Colby-Sawyer College dean’s list
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Emily Parent, of Oakland, has been named to the 2019 fall dean’s list at Colby-Sawyer College. Parent is a freshman majoring in biology. To qualify for the dean’s list students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit […]
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‘Telling Tales: Western Maine’s Storyplace’ on Mt. Blue TV
Mt. Blue Community Access Television and Western Maine Storytelling have partnered to bring “Telling Tales: Western Maine’s Storyplace” to the airwaves. Since debuting in May 2019, 14 half-hour programs have featured outstanding storytellers from its area, state and region. Many different types of stories are told, ranging from historical, family and personal to fairy tales […]
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Grants target transportation programs for older Maine people
Maine Charity Foundation Fund awarded 12 grants for a total of $77,280 to nonprofit organizations.
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Literacy Volunteers — Waterville Area named Agency of Distinction
Literacy Volunteers – Waterville Area has been named Agency of Distinction by News Center Maine’s 2019 6 Who Care is Care Board of Governors, according to a news release from the Waterville nonprofit. For the past 45 years, the organization has provided free, confidential, one-on-one literacy instruction to adults. By working with adults who have […]
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Thomas College announces fall president’s, dean’s list
Students are academic recognition.
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Lasell University fall dean’s list
Avore, Redwin, Plaisted and Maxim recognized for academic performance.
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MOFGA seeks applications for Journeyperson Program
UNITY — MOFGA seeks applications for its Journeyperson Program. The program provides hands-on support, training and mentorship for people who are serious about pursuing careers in sustainable farming in Maine. The program is designed for farmers in their first three to five years to further develop the skills they need to farm independently and successfully, […]