AUGUSTA — The Scouts of Kennebec Valley District on May 18 showed their appreciation to healthcare workers during the annual Distinguished Leadership Reception. Since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, Maine has recorded 259,058 cases of COVID-19 and 2,343 deaths. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers have been on the frontline of the fight even […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes May 31 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton placed first at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 31 game. Jeannie Rellieg and Wilma Pouliot finished second, with a tie for third between the teams of Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey, and Su Morrison and Rona Backstrom. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks […]
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Central Maine Community College names spring dean’s list students
AUBURN — President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College has announced its 2022 spring semester dean’s list. Students on the president’s list earned a semester grade point average of 3.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). High honors denote a minimum GPA of 3.6, and honors recognizes those with a minimum GPA of 3.3. […]
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Farmington student earns degree from Grove City College
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Nicholas Sparks of Farmington graduated May 14 from Grove City College. Sparks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Sparks also has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list with distinction. Students eligible for the dean’s list with distinction have a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84. A […]
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Wild blueberry field days meeting set for June 9
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry field days meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Harmon Mountain Farm, 2001 Northfield Road, Northfield. According to a news release from the Orono-based extension, the Downeast IPM field meeting will focus on pest and crop management on a farm that specializes in wild blueberries, […]
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Winthrop society to host resident rug artist
Lynda Pratt, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, plans to share her love for rug hooking at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Several years ago Pratt began rug hooking and taking lessons in a person’s private home. Rug hooking soon became her favorite indoor […]
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Waldo County 4-H to offer shooting sports workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Waldo County plans to offer a shooting sports workshop for ages 9 to 18 from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at Maine Outdoor Sportsman, 144 Atlantic Highway in Northport. The Explore 4-H Shooting Sports workshop will introduce participants to the basics and principles of archery including marksmanship, […]
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Sidney student graduates from Stonehill College
EASTON, Mass. — Makenzie Charest of Sidney graduated May 22 during Stonehill College’s 71st commencement.
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Union Fair seeks quilt squares for Exhibition Hall raffle
All quilt squares should be completed, sent or delivered by June 15.
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Hallowell Boy Scout Troop, Legion to hold bottle drive June 25
The Boy Scout Troop 647 and Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 of Hallowell plan to conduct a community bottle drive for Hallowell and Farmingdale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25. For pickup, call Scoutmaster Glen Glidden at 207-557-0686 or Adjutant Maureen Malley at 207-557-3109. Bottles also can be placed at American Legion […]