WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the 40 Old Union Road library, as well as the Evening Star Grange, 31 Old Union Road. Highlighting the celebration will be book talks and a book signing featuring Maine children’s author Chris Van Dusen […]
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Chelsea native makes Cedar University dean’s honor list
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Rebecca Riley of Chelsea was named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s honor list at Cedarville University. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Check out upcoming area events!
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Emerson College inducts Farmingdale student into honor society
BOSTON — Emerson College student Georgia Howe of Farmingdale was among 98 seniors and juniors inducted into Emerson’s Gold Key Honor Society on April 5 in a ceremony in the Semel Theater. Howe, who is majoring in creative writing with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, is a member of the class of 2024. The Gold […]
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Southern New Hampshire University names local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2023 winter semester president’s list. They include Minh Nguyen of Gardiner, Kristina Canedo of Skowhegan, Philip Densmore of Waterville, Heather Hall of Canaan, Carrielee Harvey of Waterville, Paige Reynolds of Richmond and David Madore of Greene. Also, Ashley Parks of Anson, Sarah Caballero of Chesterville, Josiah Kearns of Winthrop, Emily Kaplan […]
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Monmouth student makes Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Brittany Hutchings of Monmouth has been named to 2023 winter dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. The winter terms run from January to May. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Lawrence High School lists top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Erica J. Cochran is class valedictorian, and Ashtynn Mary Stewart is salutatorian.
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Vacation Bible schools, Totus Tuus set for local churches this summer
Vacation Bible Schools and Totus Tuus are being offered at parishes around Maine this summer. They are a way for youths to learn about their faith, while having fun and making new friends, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Vacation Bible Schools • Gray Monday-Friday, July […]
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Project Canopy names grant recipients for 2023
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Project Canopy, Maine’s urban and community forestry program led by the Maine Forest Service, has named the selected grant proposals for the 2023 funding cycle. This year’s review process, marked by careful evaluation and alignment with program goals, resulted in funding all submitted proposals, totaling $121,798. […]
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Nursing students honored at pinning ceremony
FORT KENT — On May 5, 171 University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students graduated from the program, with 28 of them attending the 39th annual UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Sports Center on the UMFK campus. The following Bachelor of Science in Nursing students received their nursing pins: Ayoola O. Ayeni (Bowling […]
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Central Church to host Day in the Park event in Augusta May 28
AUGUSTA — Central Church is scheduled to hold its annual Day In The Park event starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 28, in Capitol Park, 33 Union St. Every year, thousands of people are welcomed from across Maine to join with church with the State Capitol as backdrop as it hosts live music, a Gospel […]