BOSTON — Katiann Carey of Oakland earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, graduating cum laude from Simmons University.
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Timber harvesting, hauling businesses offered webinar
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency plans to present a webinar on the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. This webinar is for operators in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. The organization aids businesses […]
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Educare Central Maine launches Lab School & Learning Hub
Educare Central Maine exceeded its initial goal of $250,000 to launch its Lab School and Learning Hub at a fundraiser on Aug. 17 in Belgrade, according to a news release. The event drew more than 120 supporters of early care and education, including Gov. Janet Mills, who spoke about the importance of expanding quality care […]
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Simmons University names area dean’s list students
BOSTON — Five local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. They are Kaili Shorey of Vassalboro, Pearl Bechard of Winthrop, Allyson Cunningham of Augusta, Abigail Bloom of Waterville and Maddie Beckwith of Winslow. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average […]
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Initiative pays Kennebec, Somerset schools to start outdoor clubs
Teens to Trails partners with Maine Department of Education to encourage group outdoor activities.
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Waterville chamber breakfast to feature 3 business owners
WATERVILLE — Three business owners are scheduled to speak at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce breakfast, to be held from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Colby/Coburn Room at the Best Western Plus, 375 Main St. Chris Gaunce of Central Maine Motors Auto Group, Mike Fortin of Fortin’s Home Furnishings, and Robin […]
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Coalition to offer free mobile health units in Rangeley, Phillips, Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition has announced its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events, through which a variety of health screenings and education will be offered at each location. Screenings offered include blood pressure and cholesterol checks and body composition analysis. September’s schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rangeley […]
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University to offer 2-part native plants series
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s new program aims to help support pollinators in decline. Its master gardener volunteers are to host a two-part presentation, “Why Native Plants?,” online via Zoom. The first part is to be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. Allan Amioka, a coordinator of the Native Garden at […]
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Union library to host talk with ‘Alone’ TV contestant
UNION — Vose Library is scheduled to host Michelle Finn, a contestant on Season 8 of the reality TV show “Alone,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the library or via Zoom. In-person events are subject to transition to fully virtual should COVID-19 impact the ability to meet in person. Finn was raised on […]
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Threat of Aquatic Invaders topic of talk
Western Maine Audubon plans to presents “What You Should Know About the Threat of Aquatic Invaders in Maine” with speaker Roberta Hill, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. Hill is the invasive species program director for Lake Stewards of Maine. In this talk, she will address the following questions and more: What makes an organism […]