POTSDAM, N.Y. — Jasmine Marie Daly of South China, a sophomore majoring in political science, was named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Clarkson University. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Wild blueberry field days meeting set for June 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry field days meeting is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Road in Hope. The Midcoast IPM field meeting will focus on pest and crop management and large-scale mulching. UMaine Extension wild blueberry specialist and University of Maine assistant professor […]
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Local students graduate from Lasell University
NEWTON, Mass. — Five local students earned degrees when Lasell University celebrated its undergraduate class of 2022 on May 14 at an on-campus ceremony. Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction. Emma Vierling of Monmouth graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in fashion and retail merchandising. […]
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Winslow High students go fishing, some for 1st time
Winslow High School students recently spent their physical education class outdoor, fishing on the Kennebec River. The school got a four-day fishing permit from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Coach Brenda Beckwith said in news release, “the kids had a blast and I was quite surprised when several students said that they had […]
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Oakland student named Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Matthew G. Parent of Oakland, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the 2022 spring semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Kennebec educators association to hold potluck luncheon, auction
The Kennebec Retired Educators Association plans to meet at 11 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Browne residence, 793 Webber Road, Vassalboro. This annual potluck luncheon and auction benefits a scholarship fund. Members are asked to bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share, and to bring items to be sold in the auction. For […]
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Extension to offer recipes to freeze berries, make jam, jellies
ORONO — Freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies are some of the ways to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie demonstrates techniques for freezing strawberries in an easy-to-follow video, as well […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
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: • Monday, June 27, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, June 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, June 30, at 9 […]
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Choral ensemble to perform June 12 at Augusta church postponed
Reprise Choral Ensemble is set to perform a program, Side by Side, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Green Street United Methodist Church at 13 Green St., in Augusta. The singers, directed by Mary Rector and with collaborative pianist Beth Schiller, will perform old and new poetry set to music by old and new […]
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Kingfield student graduates from Eastern New Mexico University
PORTALES, N.M. — Sarah Reed of Kingfield graduated from Eastern New Mexico University. The university’s Greyhound Arena hosted Spring Commencement at ENMU-Portales on May 14, with 427 candidates walking across the stage for graduation. The commencement address was given by 2022 ENMU graduate Lorynn Guerrero, who was named 2022 New Mexico Teacher of the Year […]