FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Kay Belanger, Gage Boudreau, Michael Brown, Sage Brown, Brandon Butler, Amelia Charland, Jesse Dixon, Mikala Ferland, Lucas Ferreira, Blair Fortin, Olivia Getchell, Trey Goodwin, Alexis Gordon, Emily Hagerty, […]
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NAMI Maine support groups help with winter and holiday blues
HALLOWELL – Recognizing that many people struggle with depression during the holidays and winter months, NAMI Maine offers several online and in-person support groups for people with mental health challenges and their family members. NAMI Maine support groups are peer led and provide an opportunity to share experiences and gain support from other group members. […]
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Jackman school assembly recognizes essay winners
JACKMAN — Seventh grader Bryn Clausen and junior Tommy Sylvester were recognized at a recent Forest Hills school assembly on Nov. 18. Students in grades 6-12 were invited to participate in an essay writing contest. For the Patriot’s Pen contest (grades 6-8), the theme was “How Can I Be a Good American?” For the Voice […]
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Union library series to feature ceramic artist
Vose Library’s next Vose or Virtual Wednesday series event is scheduled to feature artist Randy Fein at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. This presentation will be pre-recorded and then shown via Zoom. Closed captioning will be available. The diversity of Fein’s ceramic work is evident in the variety of construction and firing techniques she has […]
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Cony names high, middle school honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High and Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll. Grade 12 — High honors: Khadeeja Alsaleem, Emily Atigian, Reagan Bechard, Kiara Bowman, Jamison Bragdon, Indiya Clarke, Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Ashton Dennett, Lunden Dinkel, Emma Doiron, Hailey Fischer and Reilley Fleck. Also, Julia Habib, Brianna […]
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Winslow student part of Muhlenburg College’s dance events
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Muhlenberg College senior dancers shared their experiences through movement, as the Theatre & Dance Department presented “Reset: New Dances” Nov. 18-20 in the college’s Baker Theatre. Kate McCowan of Winslow was a student choreographer in the performance. Muhlenberg staged two outdoor concerts in the spring, but “Reset” was the first concert in […]
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Gardiner talk to showcase presidential visits to Maine
The Kennebec Historical Society’s December presentation will feature Author Mac Smith who will discuss his book “Maine’s Hail to the Chief.” The presentation is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Christ Episcopal Church, 2 Dresden Ave., Gardiner. Smith will briefly discuss all 20 presidential visits to Maine but will concentrate on the […]
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Catholic churches to hold collection to benefit retirement fund
PORTLAND — The weekend of Dec. 11-12, parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland will have the opportunity to give to those who have given a lifetime. A special collection is scheduled to be held during all Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The fund benefits more than 30,000 […]
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UMaine to offer online updates for agriculture industry
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer two online updates specific to the agricultural industry ay 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Can We Grow Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Sustainably in Maine and Pest Management Considerations with Growing Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) will both be presented by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison. […]
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Diocese names Christmas card contest winners
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by […]