Recipients include Alec Daigle, Jenna Fongemie and Benjamin Harwood.
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Pruning webinar for home gardeners planned
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about the principles of pruning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. “The Science of Pruning” will focus on proper pruning cuts for perennials based on factors including plant growth rate, flowering season and height. […]
New certificate in research, innovation and strategy offers students experiential learning opportunities
The Certificate in Research Innovation and Strategy offered by UMaine.
Jim Savage given Award of Excellence at Western Governors University
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Jim Savage of West Gardiner has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
Southern Maine Astronomers to give talk Jan. 28 via Zoom
This Teens To Trails event is designed for Maine high school students and teachers.
New art glassblowing studio to open in June in Belfast
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art glassblowing studio. Founded by glassblowers David Jacobson of Belfast and Carmi Katsir of Montville, this studio will open up the world of hot glass to the general public. According to a news release from arts center, the studio will be the only full-time, public-access […]
United Way to host Webb Lake snowshoe walk
WELD — A snowshoe walk will be hosted by United Way of the Tri-Valley from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Webb Lake unit of Mt. Blue State Park. The walk will begin at the Webb Lake unit gate off the West Shore Road and make a two-mile loop over unplowed park […]
Jorgensen makes Iowa State University dean’s list
AMES, Iowa — Talia Nicole Jorgensen of Augusta, a junior majoring in pre-athletic training, has been named to the 2020 fall semester dean’s list at Iowa State University. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit […]
Facilitator training for grieving children’s program to begin Feb. 22
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer a 20-hour Zoom facilitator training for their grieving children’s program, Hope’s Place, and adult bereavement program starting Monday, Feb. 22, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. The training will be held weeknights from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 24, March 1 and 3 and […]
Top Gun Central Maine to be held virtually in February
Event hosted by Thomas College and Central Maine Growth Council.