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Foundation to offer scholarships for Richmond grads
The Richmond High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation offers support to graduating seniors at Richmond High School who are pursuing post-secondary education, according to a news release from the foundation. The application deadline is May 15. To apply, visit mainecf.org. Award decisions will be made based on an applicant’s academic, […]
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Meals available curbside in Madison
The People who care Food Cupboard will provide food at its location and at Taylor’s Drug Store on Saturdays and Sunday.
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West Gardiner’s Eli Fish spends winter break volunteering
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College senior Eli Fish, of West Gardiner, spent part of her winter break participating in a volunteer service trip through the college’s Service and Solidarity Missions Trips Program, according to a news release from the college. Fish, a communication major, co-led a group of students to New Orleans where they […]
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Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund grants available
Grants to nonprofit organizations that serve disadvantaged, underserved, and/or vulnerable communities in Maine are available from the Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation, according to a news release from the foundation. The fund awards grants to nonprofits that focus on individuals who live in Greater Portland, Lewiston/Auburn, Bath/Brunswick, and Biddeford/Saco/Sanford, or […]
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Lawrence High School’s Hersey to receive 2020 Principal’s Award
FAIRFIELD — Haley E. Hersey, of Fairfield, a senior at Lawrence High School, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Dan Bowers. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her four […]
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Historical association recommends books about Maine for National Reading Month
Because March is National Reading Month, and 2020, Maine’s bicentennial year, it is a good time to seek out books about our state that will enrich your appreciation of the place that we call home. Books for all ages provide personal interpretations of Maine and the people who have populated its varied geography, according to […]
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Winslow Junior High School honor roll
Winslow Jr. High School has announced the following students were named to its second-trimester honor roll for the 2019-20 academic year. Eighth grade — High honors: Bianca Akoa, Hattie Bouchard, Charles Brewster, Hannah Daigneault, Alexis Gibson, Mason Lee, Tyler Nadeau, Madison Preble, Joseph Richards, Justin Rogers and Elizabeth Schmitt. Honors: Cooper Blakley, Chris Chen, Davian […]
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Kennebec Historical Society honored
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society recently was honored by the Maine Legislature, which passed a joint resolution that cites its services to the public and growing membership. The resolution marks the upcoming 130th anniversary of historical society, but was also submitted as a way for KHS to celebrate Maine’s 200th anniversary as a state, […]
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Lakeside Dance Academy spring concert rescheduled to June 18, 19
The event was originally planned for April 3 and 4 in Rangeley.