CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Two local students were named to the 2021 fall dean’s honor list at Cedarville University. They are Emily Allen of Hallowell, a finance major, and Catherine Riley of Chelsea, a mathematics major. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of […]
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Presque Isle university recognizes local dean’s list students
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle has named the following local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Dean’s list: Nick Clark of Athens, Mariah A. Dunbar of Canaan, Abby Fisk Malone of Gardiner, Em Blauvelt of Madison, Aaron M. Welch of North Anson, Nichole Marie Stewart of Oakland, Rebeccah […]
Canaan student makes dean’s list at Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Emily Reichenbach of Canaan has been named to 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Adelphi University.
Waterville luncheon to host wood fiber insulation company founder
WATERVILLE — Joshua Henry, founder and CEO of TimberHP GO Lab, is scheduled to speak at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main St. Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect are co-hosting the leadership luncheon. Henry is the driving force behind this privately-held, Maine-based building […]
Maine network marks Brain Injury Awareness Month in March
Healthy Living for ME recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Brain Injury Association of America notes that more than 3.6 million people sustain an acquired brain injury each year, according to a news release from the network of local leaders, community organizations and health systems. Acquired brain injuries fall into two categories: traumatic […]
Augusta university names fall president’s, dean’s lists
University of Maine at Augusta has announced the 2021 fall semester full-time president’s list and the 2021 fall semester full-time dean’s list. UMA President’s List Androscoggin County Braelyn Bailey of Durham; Sarah Bedard of Lewiston; Becca Budesheim of Lisbon Falls; Sarah Cougle of Auburn; Taylor Day of Turner; Kira Gelinas of Poland; Cameron Gilman of […]
Maine dairy conference to be held in Waterville
WATERVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Dairy Industry Association plan to host an in-person conference from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. The 2022 Maine Dairy Seminar and MDIA Annual Meeting will include featured speakers, a trade show, and association and […]
Western Maine Aububon to hold talk on invasive plants
Western Maine Audubon is scheduled to hold a a live presentation, “Invasive Plants in Maine,” by Hunter Manley at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. The talk will be held on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington in the Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center at 270 Main St. Hunter will discuss the impact […]
Franklin County coalition offers at-home COVID test kits
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County plans to distribute free at-home COVID-19 test kits from 3 to 5:30 p.m. weekly on Tuesdays via drive-thru distribution outside of its office, 105 Mt. Blue Circle, Suite 1, while supplies last. The tests being distributed are authorized for home use for individuals age 2 […]
Portland Diocese launches Lent website
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland website has launched a Lent section — portlanddiocese.org/lent-resources — which featuring a variety of resources to assist people on their Lenten journey. Lent runs from Ash Wednesday, March 2, to Holy Thursday, April 14. The three pillars of the Lenten season are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, according to a […]