Literacy Volunteers – Waterville Area has been named Agency of Distinction by News Center Maine’s 2019 6 Who Care is Care Board of Governors, according to a news release from the Waterville nonprofit. For the past 45 years, the organization has provided free, confidential, one-on-one literacy instruction to adults. By working with adults who have […]
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Thomas College announces fall president’s, dean’s list
Students are academic recognition.
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Lasell University fall dean’s list
Avore, Redwin, Plaisted and Maxim recognized for academic performance.
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MOFGA seeks applications for Journeyperson Program
UNITY — MOFGA seeks applications for its Journeyperson Program. The program provides hands-on support, training and mentorship for people who are serious about pursuing careers in sustainable farming in Maine. The program is designed for farmers in their first three to five years to further develop the skills they need to farm independently and successfully, […]
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Plymouth State University fall president’s list
Labul, Bobrowski, Dodge, Perkins, Powers and Hunt earn academic recognition.
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Hands Around the Capitol set for Jan. 18 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Hands Around the Capitol Rally, marking and mourning the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion, is set for Saturday, Jan. 18, in Augusta. The rally and march is organized by the Maine Right to Life Committee, which was founded to protect and uphold the dignity and […]
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‘Last Gas’ auditions set for Jan. 26, 27
HALLOWELL — The Gaslight Theater will hold auditions for its first production of Maine’s bicentennial year. Auditions for “Last Gas” are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, and Monday, Jan. 27, at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St. The play, by John Cariani and directed by Lucille Rioux, will open March 13. Nat […]
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Tickets available for Viles Arboretum’s Super Bowl Sunday Table Tour
AUGUSTA — The Viles Arboretum, at 153 Hospital St., will host its Table Tour event on Sunday, Feb. 2. Trails open at 11 a.m. and trail food will be served until 1 p.m. Desserts, coffee and other beverages will be served until 2 p.m. at the main building located at the end of the course […]
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Bob Jones University announces president’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Four local students are among approximately 670 Bob Jones University students named to the president’s list for high academic achievement during the 2019 fall semester. They are: Jessica Hilton, a senior educational studies major from South Gardiner; Zachary Hilton, a junior Biblical studies major from South Gardiner; Gennah Mason, a junior early […]