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UMF to present one-act play

FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington will present a theater workshop production of “Bridge,” an original play inspired by the true story of Charlie Howard. Howard was the victim of a 1984 hate crime in Maine that galvanized a community and the state. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. April 5 and 6, in the Performance Space in the Emery Community Arts Center.

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Anson’s Davis receives award

NORTH ANSON — Israel Davis, a senior at Carrabec High School, was recently selected to receive the 2012 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.

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DAR awards ceremony planned for April 14

WINSLOW — Fort Halifax Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its monthly meeting and annual Good Citizen Awards ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Winslow Congregational Church. Barbara Healy, Regent, will conduct the ritual preceding the awards.

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Jefferson to receive Brody Award at Colby

WATERVILLE — Honorable Wallace Jefferson, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, will receive the 2012 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award Sunday, April 1, at Colby College. A public award ceremony and address by Jefferson will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Ostrove Auditorium in the Diamond Building. Events begin with a 4 p.m. panel discussion.

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Mega Millions mania grips nation

CHICAGO — Across the country, Americans plunked down an estimated $1.5 billion on the longest of long shots: an infinitesimally small chance to win what could end up being the single biggest lottery payout the world has ever seen.