The Franklin County Adult and Community Education held its graduation ceremony June 2 in Farmington. Twenty students completed multiple tests to achieve their HiSET or worked long hours to gain their adult education diploma. Each one was celebrated at the event with anecdotal stories about their adult education experience, according to a news release from […]
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Oakland student makes Kutztown University dean’s list
KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Benjamin Thomas Murphy of Oakland has been named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Kutztown University. To be eligible, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.
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Gardiner church to offer Rocky Railway Bible Camp
The Gardiner Nazarene Church invites children to Rocky Railway Bible Camp, a free summer event for children. The camp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 20-24, at the 6 Nazarene Way church, with a picnic and celebration on Sunday, June 26. Children can participate in Bible-learning activities, play teamwork-building games, […]
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Wiscasset to celebrate 1st Juneteenth
Wiscasset residents plan to commemorate their first Juneteenth on the town’s Common from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, with an informal bring-your-own picnic, music, and storytelling. In the tradition of Juneteenth celebrations around the country, it’s a day of sharing stories and food, embracing loved ones, and never forgetting that the price of […]
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Pittsfield student honored by Emerson College
BOSTON — Emily Curtis from Pittsfield received an honorable mention during the Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies Honors Thesis Awards, in conjunction with the Honors Program graduation dinner in the Emerson SPC Theatre on May 5. Curtis was honored for the thesis “A Personal Account: The Physical, Psychological, and Emotional Effects of […]
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Maine Connections Academy names valedictorian, salutatorian
Claire McBride is valedictorian, Izabelle Gilley salutatorian.
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Waterville hospice to offer summer bereavement group
WATERVILLE — Because of interest/demand for adult grief support, Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a drop-in bereavement support group through the summer. The group is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays, starting June 27, at 304 Main St. Additional dates include July 11 and 25, and Aug. 8 […]
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Augusta arboretum to host chamber’s Business After Hours June 22
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by Viles Arboretum from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at 153 Hospital St. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests. The chamber organizes free monthly networking receptions for members by pairing with […]
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Statewide program to offer free Keep My Customers workshop
New Ventures Maine plans to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Keep My Customers at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. The class will cover: Offering exceptional sales and service experiences; and protecting your website: Learn how to protect your customers and your brand. Tools and guidance will be provided […]
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Association seeks people who served in Army’s 2nd Infantry Division
OLIVIA, N.C. — The Second Infantry Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion, planned for Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 in Kansas City, Missouri, contact Mike Davino at 2ida.pao@charter.net or 919-498-1910.