USM/LA Senior College plans to host a “Food for Thought” presentation via Zoom by Sam Smith at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, about his tiny house construction project. Smith is an occupational therapist who has his own business in Rockland. A graduate of Husson University, he studied psychology as an undergrad and got a master’s […]
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Winthrop High School lists honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Sarah Adam, Logan Baird, Emily Finch, Eleanor Folsom, Andrew Foster, Justin Heath, Muriel Lattin, Marta Norton, Madelynne Perkins, Vanessa Richards Bowden, Averie Silva, Caraline Squires and Madison M. Weymouth. Grade 11: […]
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Diocese reassumes management oversight of 11 Southern Maine cemeteries
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced that the Diocese of Portland will reassume management oversight of seven diocesan cemeteries and four other parish cemeteries, effective Jan. 1, 2022. The diocese will continue to collaborate with parishes in the operation of more than 60 other cemeteries across the state. In 2017, the diocese entered into […]
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Stonehill College recognizes local dean’s list students
EASTON, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Stonehill College. They include Makenzie Charest of Sidney, Amanda Goucher of Wayne and Gabriela Languet of Belgrade. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully […]
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Waterville Junior High School recognizes honor students
Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Allison Amuso, Alex Arp, Anthony Arp, Brynn Coelho, Claire Cooley, Gaby Donovan, Kyanne Fidler, Andrea Gunter, Hannah Gurney-McLaughlin, Brooklyn Hart and Wyatt Jones. Also, Kierra Kelley-Standish, Roa Klepach, Adam […]
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St. Michael students help distribute Thanksgiving baskets
AUGUSTA — A longtime tradition returned to St. Michael School on Nov. 22 after a pandemic-caused hiatus in 2020. The eighth graders at St. Michael assisted the Salvation Army in distributing Thanksgiving baskets to local community members in need. The dispersal of baskets took place at the front entrance of the school. In recent days, […]
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Salvation Army runs holiday fundraising campaign
PORTLAND — With the resurgence of the pandemic, the Salvation Army is digging in for another challenging season of need, as thousands of people continue to struggle with rental assistance and the rising cost of fuel and food. The Salvation Army aims for its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign to mean a brighter holiday season for […]
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Jolly Gifts aims to spread holiday cheer in Auburn, Waterville, Winslow
In an effort to help countless children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Corpus Christi Parish and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host Jolly Gifts, an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, […]
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Rangeley’s Mountain Holly Days to begin Dec. 10
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Mountain Holly Days event has been scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Dec. 10-12. There will be shopping and dining specials, refreshments, special festivities, family activities and contests. This event epitomizes the time-honored tradition of families shopping together and enjoying holiday festivities and activities. Shoppers can enjoy many […]
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Fort Western to hold a Victorian Christmas
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western will host A Victorian Christmas at Fort Western from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at 16 Cony St. All are welcome to warm up by the hearth at Old Fort Western and participate in paper cutting and Christmas caroling. There will be games and goodies, stringing popcorn, and […]