WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local graduates received degrees on May 13 during Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th commencement exercises. Hope Hutchinson of Greene majored in biology and biotechnology and professional writing. Jacob Mills of Augusta majored in biomedical engineering. Check out upcoming area events!
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Winthrop society seeks volunteer bakers for Cookie Walk June 16, 17
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society seeks volunteer bakers for its upcoming Cookie Walk, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Items will cost $10 a pound unless marked otherwise. Proceeds […]
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Waterville-area humane society to host Woofstock Music Festival
The Humane Society Waterville Area plans to hold its second annual Woofstock Music Festival on Saturday, June 10. The festival will feature three major events during the day: 5K Woof Run, Canine Carnival, and Woofstock Music Festival. The gathering takes place at the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 […]
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Nonprofit Day at State House set for June 6
AUGUSTA — The Maine Association of Nonprofits is set to hold Nonprofit Day at the State House from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the Hall of Flags. Since 2004, the association has hosted this day to showcase the work and worth of nonprofits, increase policymaker awareness of their essential contributions to […]
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Diocese to hold annulment presentation in Waterville June 10
The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal plans hold a presentation and lead discussion on the annulment process in the Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church, 116 Silver St. in Waterville. The gathering will include question-and-answer periods as well as the opportunity to speak privately […]
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Unity association’s Farm & Homestead Day to return June 10
Sustainable living skills will be shared through interactive workshops.
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Capital Area Technical Center students receive scholarships
Three Capital Area Technical Center students have awarded scholarships from The Granite Group TGG Cares committee. All three will graduate from Gardiner Area High School. Alexzander Hembree of Pittston he completed the Machine Tool program last year. This year he decided to take the Plumbing & Heating program. Hembree enjoys 3-D printing, swims competitively, and […]
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Local students complete research projects at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute completed their senior thesis as part of the university’s project-based educational experience, the Major Qualifying Project. The project is usually team-based and often focuses on very specific issues or needs of an organization that has partnered with the university to sponsor the student’s work. Hope […]
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Personal hygiene product collection drive set for June 5, 6, 7
The Maine Association of Realtors is set to host a statewide personal hygiene product collection drive from Monday through Wednesday, June 5-7. Nearly 50 real estate companies from York to Lincoln will open their doors as drop-off locations for personal care related product collection. With rising costs, the demand for these essential products has only […]
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Association receives highest turnout for environmental poster contest
A Dirigo High School student was the grade nine to 12 winner; a Poland Community School fourth-grader was recognized.