KINGSTON, R.I. — Four local student have been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. The local students include Oliver Blanchard of Pittston, Gabrielle Blanco of Winthrop, Emily Drappeau of Dresden and Jack Murray of Farmington. To be included on the dean’s list, full-time students must have completed 12 […]
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Palermo library celebrates Christmas in July
It was Christmas in July at the Palermo Community Library’s recent annual meeting. The scene was festive with a garland of twinkling Christmas lights strung around the refreshment table and a fire blazing on the large screen TV. Joan Robertson donated a Christmas-themed quilt to the library, which was hung in the children’s area. Local […]
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Clinton student named to Montclair university dean’s list
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Jennifer Burlage of Clinton was named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Montclair State University. Burlage is a dance major. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Washington library to showcase artwork by Palermo artist
WASHINGTON —Gibbs Library will host an art show featuring artist Kay Sullivan through Sept. 1 at 40 Old Union Road. An artist reception with refreshments will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 30. Sullivan is a Maine-based artist whose work from nature reflects time’s passing: its rhythms, cycles, seasons. She earned her […]
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Wayne library accepting orders for lobster roll lunch
Cary Memorial Library’s annual lobster roll lunch is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at 17 Old Winthrop Road, in Wayne. Lunches are packed to go or can be taken under the tent on the library’s Williams House lawn; music will be featured, and chicken salad roll are also offered. Orders, […]
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DHHS campaign encourages safe storage of medications
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services plans to bolster public education about how to store medications safely as part of broader efforts to protect children and families and reduce overdose deaths in Maine. Keeping prescription medications safe and out of reach can help to keep children, loved ones, visitors, and pets […]
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Jefferson student graduates from Elms College
CHICOPEE, Mass. — Emily Huber of Jefferson graduated May 15 from the College of Our Lady of the Elms with a Bachelor of Science degree in communication science and disorders.
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Damariscotta museum celebrates local Disney illustrator
Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House museum is kicking off a new fundraising project to celebrate the art of Maurice “Jake” Day and support the historic site. The stewardship committee for this antique cape is selling 100% cotton tea towels imprinted with Day’s pen and ink drawing. Formerly of Damariscotta, Day is best known for […]
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Agency compiles resource for bottlenecked foodservice businesses
AUGUSTA — To assist business owners facing food supply disruptions, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has compiled a new resource highlighting wholesale procurement channels available for agricultural and seafood products, including distributors, cooperatives, and direct-to-producer options. The Maine Wholesale Foodservice Distributors for Institutional Buyers list was also created in response to food […]
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UMaine at Presque Isle recognizes honor students
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle has announced its local students that made the 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Dean’s list: Abby Fisk Malone of Gardiner, Cassidy M. Spencer of Litchfield, Nichole Marie Stewart of Oakland, Taylor J. Shute of Vassalboro, Bethany Laura McAvoy of Winthrop, Callie Morgan Rogers of Winthrop, […]