The Western Maine CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings & Hope) Coalition has IRS-certified volunteers ready to prepare taxes for free. A household that makes less than $57,000 a year and is looking to save money, but get taxes done by an IRS-certified preparer, can call and schedule an appointment, according to a news release from United […]
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Camden library event to focus on wrongful imprisonment
The Camden Public Library plans to host authors Isaac Knapper and Amy Banks for an online discussion about the book they co-wrote, “Fighting Time,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. The book outlines the true story of Knapper’s wrongful imprisonment for the murder of University of Maine Professor Roland F. Banks, which has a Camden […]
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Waterville academy to celebrate Catholic Schools Week
WATERVILLE — Mount Merici Academy plans to hold Catholic Schools Week from Monday through Saturday, Jan. 30-Feb. 5. During the week, the students will bring in non-perishable items to be donated to the food bank at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter on Colby Street in Waterville. The shelter’s offerings include emergency shelter and resources, guidance on […]
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Bridgton area Rotary offers sand deliveries, COVID testing
BRIDGTON — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club members are offering to coordinate and deliver buckets of sand to area residents who cannot access sand for themselves. For more information or to request a bucket, contact local health officer and Rotarian Cathy Pinkham at pinkhamcathy@gmail.com or call 207-693-2990. The club also is offering rapid PCR testing for […]
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Winslow student makes Alabama university dean’s list
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Catherine Gibbs of Winslow was named 2021 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Alabama. The dean’s list includes those with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
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Rhode Island university recognizes local dean’s list students
BRISTOL, R.I. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Roger Williams University: Emma Feagin of Readfield and Meghan Smith of Manchester. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.
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Pittsfield student makes Springfield College dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Christa Carr of Pittsfield has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list for academic excellence at Springfield College. Carr has a primary major of athletic training.
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Group holds fundraiser for nonprofit, Skowhegan humane society
GFWC Semper Fidelis Woman’s Club has donated $305 each to Canine Companions for Independence and the Somerset Humane Society in Skowhegan. Also donated to the local shelter were 32 bags of dog and cat food, 118 cans of cat food, 12 bags of dog treats, dog harnesses, collars and toys, four dog beds, cleaning supplies, […]
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Bath-area land trust to host talk on rainbow smelt
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is scheduled to host a talk by Dr. Danielle Frechette, a biologist at the Maine Department of Marine Resources, on the lives of rainbow smelt at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. The virtual evening lecture will provide insights into the biology, ecology, behavior and natural history of the […]
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Gardiner library announces Children’s Room opening
The Gardiner Public Library has announced that starting Monday, Jan. 31, the Children’s Room is scheduled to be open to all visitors Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No appointments will be required on these days of the week. The library will continue to offer single-family visits by appointment Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. To set up an […]