ORONO — Jaime Garzon, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension dairy forage educator, was recently honored with the Gerald O. Mott Award. The award recognizes Garzon’s outstanding academic achievements, contributions to research and education, and dedication to the agricultural community. The award is presented annually by the Crop Science Society of America to individuals who […]
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Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks nominations for Maine Guide Award
Submit a nomination by Feb. 17.
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Forest Hills High School recognizes students
Forest Hills High School selected senior Connor Achey as its student of the month for November. Selection was based on the following Habits of Mind criteria: Persevering (and/or) responding to feedback. Freshman Nakia Boyle was named November’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Check out upcoming area events!
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Union Fair announces poster contest
The Trustees of the Union Fair – Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching their annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2024 Fair. Entries should reflect the themes of this traditional agricultural fair. They must include, but may not be limited to, blueberries, agriculture, fairs/carnivals, farm animals, 4-H and crafts. […]
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Winslow student earns Georgia Tech degree
ATLANTA, Ga. — Melissa Hartz of Winslow has earned a Master of Science in analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Hartz was among approximately 1,725 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees during the Summer 2023 semester. Check out other upcoming area events!
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UMaine at Farmington recognizes students for research projects
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its Fall 2023 Michael Wilson scholars and fellows and their research projects. This semester’s student researchers includes Katherine Berube from Houlton, Riley Boucher from Williston, Vermont; Shaina Fusco from Reading, Massachusetts; Sadie Gray from Saco, Gillean Hamilton from Euclid, Ohio; Rain Smith from Eliot, Sean Tenney from […]
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Damariscotta’s River Arts seeks artists for ‘New Works’ show
Submissions can be delivered to the gallery until the Jan. 13 deadline.
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Blue Christmas Ceremony set for Oakland Dec. 21
OAKLAND — The ShineOnCass Foundation is set to host its third annual Blue Christmas Ceremony for grieving families and friends, and those who support them, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. The ceremony will be held on the Winter Solstice — the longest and darkest night of the year — at the Oakland Gazebo […]
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Daughters of Isabella group installs new officers
SKOWHEGAN — Daughters of Isabella No. 441 of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church held its installation of officers Sept. 3 for a two-year term. The ceremony was held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Parish Hall. Diane Turcotte-Culleton was mistress of ceremony, and State Regent Denise Ducharme was installing officer. The jewels were presented by […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The Elm City Duplicate bridge resumed Dec. 12. Ken Harbvey and Narasha Rosenbaum tied with Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice for first place. Ed and Joyce Rushton finished third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]