The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions in Essentials of College Planning for adults looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions are to be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4; and at 9 […]
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University of Maine at Fort Kent recognizes dean’s list students
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced its 2021 spring dean’s list. This list includes full-time and part-time students. FULL-TIME DEAN’S LIST MAINE STUDENTS: ST. JOHN VALLEY ALLAGASH: Kristen Hafford. FORT KENT: Shaza Al Dabbas, Aaron Amoako-Baah, Taylor Barnady, Shannon Blanchette, Taylor Brown, Gizela Carranza, Abigail Espling, Trisha Fenelus, Ted Fleuriscat, Steve Gardner, Beatriz Garrido Jaramillo, Nickalous Gayle, Sarah Gudeman, Sylvie Guimond, Jon Haley, Heather Harness, Cady Hebert, Nuri Heo, Marcell Holness, Oluchi […]
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Teen reaches donation goal for Richmond church
Joe Valliere, a 16 year old from Brunswick, has reached his $10,000 goal in donations toward his Eagle Scout project; the funds now approach $11,000. His project is to replace the flooring of the narthex, chapel, and altar at St. Ambrose Church, located on Kimball Street. The extra donations will all go towards purchasing a […]
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Western New England University recognizes local graduates
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students graduated May 15 during Western New England University’s undergraduate commencement. Lauren Patricia Chadwick of Gardiner graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmaceutical business. Ian B. Van Twistern of Winthrop graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering.
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Winslow Junior High School posts honor roll
Winslow Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its third trimester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Madyson Achorn, Kiley Barron, Malyn Beaster, Adeline Blackstone, Kylie McCafferty, Kyri Meak, Brady Poulin, Sierra Sharp, Adelinn Silanpaa and Maya Veilleux. Honors: Seth Bard, Emma Barlow, Bethanny Blakley, […]
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Rangeley nonprofit to host street dance
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has planned its annual street dance, featuring Elmore Twist, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, on Pond Street. The event is co-sponsored by Ecopelagicon and the Dead River Company. The street dance is an open-air rock concert for the whole family. The event is free to the […]
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Bicentennial lecture about Merrymeeting Bay’s earliest European settlers
Meet and greet Dr. Bruce Bourque and Frederick Koerber July 10 at Old Fort Western in Augusta.
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Trust leads child abuse prevention effort
AUGUSTA — Maine Children’s Trust seeks Maine citizens to join The Front Porch Project of Maine. The trust has partnered with the network of prevention councils in every Maine county to deliver training directly to the community to encourage community members to become committed and engaged in protecting children and supporting families in their community. […]
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Hospice group to host grief workshop July 13
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer the first of a series of workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. Is this Normal? What to Expect when Grieving is planned for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. This is a discussion workshop for anyone at any point in their grief journey, to […]
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Albion student earns degree from Springfield College
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Ryan Pellerin of Albion has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management from Springfield College for studies completed in 2021. Springfield College concluded its 2021 commencement weekend with eight separate in-person ceremonies at Stagg Field on the Springfield College main campus; four each on May 15 and 16.