NEWTON, Mass. — Two local Lasell University students recently shared original research and projects, and engaged with core competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, at the annual Career Readiness Symposium. Iva Willis of New Vineyard presented an original research project on the intersection of sociology and criminology, “Drug and Alcohol Abuse.” […]
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Local students share research, presentation at symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Two local Lasell University recently students shared original research and projects, and engaged with core competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, at the annual Career Readiness Symposium. Iva Willis of New Vineyard presented an original research project on the intersection of sociology and criminology, “Drug and Alcohol Abuse.” […]
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Pennsylvania college names local students to dean’s list
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Grove City College. They are Lydia Bennett of Bethel, Kaylynn Johnson of Otisfield and Nicholas Sparks of Farmington. Students eligible for the dean’s list have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the dean’s list with distinction, […]
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Dysart’s to host snowmobile ride-in for Pine Tree Camp
HERMON – Spectators at Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road plan to welcome a parade of “Egg Riders” at the 49th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp on Saturday, Feb. 5. The Q106.5 Egg Ride continues the nearly 50-year tradition of celebrity Egg Riders stuffing raw eggs down their snowmobile suits before the ride. Each […]
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Treat Memorial Library plans online story time
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library plans to hold Online Story Time on its Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, starting Feb. 9. A special Valentine’s Story Time is planned. For those interested, take-home Valentine craft kits will be available at the library, located at 56 Main St. Livermore Falls. Library staff will share […]
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University to offer webinar on winter care of equines
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online workshop about best practices for winter care of equines from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1. Workshop topics include winter health issues and options for fresh water, as well as mud management around the farmstead. The workshop will be led by Donna […]
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Elm City Bridge Club names Jan. 18 winners
FAIRFIELD — Patricia Kick and Dick Quinlan were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Jan. 18 game. Tied for second and third places were Ed and Joyce Rushton and Paul and Judy Jones. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their […]
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Photographer explores connections between Africa, Diaspora
ROCKPORT — Photographer and multimedia artist Delphine Fawundu plans to share her latest works exploring connections between Africa and the Diaspora in an online lecture, “Tales and Textiles,” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. This talk is part of the Alumni Lecture Series, a weekly online series offered by Maine Media Workshops + College that […]
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Universities offer webinar on extending growing season
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about how to extend the growing season. The session is scheduled for 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7. “Extending the Gardening Season in New England” includes season-extension strategies ranging from targeted use […]
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Skowhegan Outdoors to offer cross-country ski meetup
Skowhegan Outdoors plans to offer a free cross-country skiing excursion at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at Weston Woods and Waters at 9 Nathan St. in Madison. In this community program, skiers will make their way along a scenic, forested trail system. This trail includes some small hills and moderate terrain, according to a news […]