ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series from Tuesday, July 5 to Friday, Aug. 5. More than 20 workshops will be open to all youth aged 5 to 18 years old. The UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series includes hands-on workshops in the fields of […]
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New Sharon student makes Bismarck State College president’s honor roll
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon has been named to the 2022 spring semester president’s honor roll at Bismarck State College. Students must maintain at least a 3.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify.
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Gardiner’s class of ’66 to hold reunion July 16
The Gardiner Maine Class of 1966 plans to hold its 56th class reunion from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the American Legion Hall on Griffin Street in Gardiner. Hot dogs and hamburgers as well as a potluck meal will be served; Music from the 1960s will be played. A cash bar will be available, […]
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Independence Day Parade to take place July 3 in Jay, Livermore Falls
It has been two years since the parade has been held because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Farmington library begins summer reading program
My Everyday Escape Summer Reading Program is scheduled to begin Friday, June 17, at the Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. The program will end Aug. 11. During the program children of all ages read and listen to books in any format, from any source. They must keep track of their progress in order to […]
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Oakland’s Camp Tracy receives gifts for renovations
The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth & Community Center were presented with two gifts May 26 during its annual appeal event at the center. The gifts came from Greg Powell, the CEO of the Harold Alfond Foundation and foundational supporter of the AYCC, and Laurie Hawkes, longtime […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon offers free bird feeding stations
Mid-Coast Audubon is offering support to schools and libraries to foster natural history learning and exploration by providing equipment and resources to establish a bird feeding station. Schools and libraries in the midcoast area inland from Boothbay Harbor, west to Windsor and China, and east along the coast to Bucksport can apply online at midcoast.maineaudubon.org. […]
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Messalonskee High lauds top 10 seniors for class of ’22
Caden P. Cote has been named valedictorian, and Chantelle N. Flores salutatorian.
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Shenandoah University recognizes local dean’s list students
WINCHESTER, Va. — Two local students have been named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Shenandoah University. They are Ashley Carrier of Madison and Kalina Keller of Knox. To qualify, students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Jackman school recognizes National Honor Society students
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has announced that Carli Frigon (class of 2024), Aurelie Poulin (class of 2024) and Brian Snider (class of 2023), are its newest members of the National Honor Society. An induction ceremony was held June 1. Members were selected by the chapter’s Faculty Council for meeting high standards of scholarship, […]