In honor of January being Vocational Service month, the Oxford Hills Rotary Club invited guest speakers to attend its meetings and share their vocation with the members. Each speaker is thanked and presented a framed certificate of appreciation, according to a news release from Patty Rice, club member. Newly retired Norway Fire Chief Dennis […]
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University of New England names local dean’s list students
The University of New England has named the following local students to its 2022 fall semester dean’s list. Kailey Hart of Auburn; William DeFroscia of Carrabassett Valley; Caleb Bowles and Riley Miller, both of Denmark; and Aynslie Decker and Alexa Koenig, both of Durham. Also, Kaylee Emery, Alexandra Iannuzzi, Kristina LeBlanc and Grace Quinn, all […]
Fryeburg Academy joins national farmers organization
Fryeburg Academy has joined the National Future Farmers of America Organization as an initiative to grow its agricultural programming. “After several months of research, it was important to me to bring FFA to Fryeburg because it will open up more opportunities for our students involved in agriculture education here,” said Jennifer Solter-Jones, FA’s science instructor […]
St. Anselm College student from Brownfield makes international honor society
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Brownfield student Caroline Condon is among students from Saint Anselm College who have been inducted into the Epsilon Tau-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. This fall Sigma Theta Tau inducted Condon among 30 students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Condon is expected to graduate in May […]
East Wilton organization seeks applications for fuel assistance
Western Maine Community Action in East Wilton has received additional funding for heating assistance. This is an important but time-limited resource outside of LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), so residents are encouraged to utilize it while it is available, according to a news release from the Farmington-based Franklin County Emergency Management Agency. The […]
West Paris church plans February services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris holds worship at 9 a.m. Sundays at 208 Main St. Tom Coolidge will perform music. Refreshments will follow the service. Services are as follows, according to a news release from Marta Clements, clerk board member, and Suzanne Dunham, publicity. • Feb. 5, “Love Extravagantly,” led […]
Saint Michael’s College names local dean’s list students
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College: • Anyssa J. Logan of Auburn, a junior media studies and digital arts major, is a graduate of Edward Little High School. • Kathleen R. Dean of Auburn, a freshman exploratory major, is a […]
Lewiston center to begin free computer literacy workshops Feb. 10
The University of Maine at Augusta’s Lewiston Center, in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, is set to hold free digital literacy workshops starting Friday, Feb. 10. The workshops will be held at the 51 Westminster St. center. These workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Upcoming schedule of classes: […]
College of Holy Cross recognizes local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — The College of the Holy Cross has named three local students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement. They are Emma Concaugh of Oakland, a member of the class of 2024, Marjorie Knight of Readfield, member of the class of 2026, and Naomi Reischmann of Pownal, member of […]
‘Fly Rod’ Crosby carving to be on display in Augusta
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby from Phillips was the first Maine Guide and a 2017 inductee to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.