The fifth Rangeley Birding Festival, scheduled for Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, will announce and present the John Bicknell Award for Conservation and Birding. The award honors the legacy of Bicknell, a Rangeley resident who led the effort to get sanctuary designation on the Mingo Springs golf course, and who has been recognized for environmental stewardship by […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in April
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, April 3, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, April 5, at 1 a.m. and noon. • Thursday, April 6, at […]
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UMF wraps up its production of Frankenstein
UMF has officially completed it’s run of Frankenstein and the students Emily Moore, Morgan Steward and Emalyn Remington stand proud on the fruits of their hard work.
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Waterville film center to host 2023 Oscar party March 12
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center’s 2023 Oscar Party is set for Sunday, March 12, at 93 Main St. Attendees can walk the red carpet and have catered refreshments at a gala reception prior to a live broadcast of the 95th Academy Awards, celebrating the best films of 2022. “We’ve shown seven out 10 Best […]
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Waterville student makes St. Catherine University dean’s list
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Erin Stevens of Waterville has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at St. Catherine University. Stevens is majoring in nursing. The St. Catherine University dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.667 or higher. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Washington County Community College posts honors lists
CALAIS — Washington County Community College has announced its 2022 fall honors lists. Dean’s List Adam Christopher Barnard of Calais, Matthew David Beal of Pembroke, Russell D. Berry of Charleston, Jasmyne Marie Bohanon of Baileyville, Stacy LaPointe Clayton of Windham and Connor Blake Cook of Baring. Also, Angela Marie Crabtree of Old Town, Aaliyah Rose […]
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New Vineyard student makes University of Maryland dean’s list
ADELPHI, Md. — Yorn Chesnutt of New Vineyard made the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at […]
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Alfond business innovation institute to offer free workshops
WATERVILLE — The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College plans to offer a series of six free business startup workshops for individuals in central Maine throughout March and April. All workshops will be held at Dirigo Labs at the Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. The Big Idea workshop will be held […]
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Waterville sets parking ban for March 7
The city of Waterville asks that The Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, to allow for snow cleanup by the public works department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other […]
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Coastal Carolina University names local president’s list students
CONWAY, S.C. — Two local students have made the 2022 fall semester president’s list at Coastal Carolina University. Delaney Johnston and Katelyn Robertson are both of Oakland. Students who made the president’s list have achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester. Check out other upcoming area events!