FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recently announced its 2012 spring semester dean’s list.
August 2012
Farmington’s Hardy earns scholarship
FARMINGTON — Ashlie Hardy, of Farmington, was recently named one of four nationwide students to be awarded a $2,500 scholarship to further her organic agriculture education.
Fairfield’s Got Talent Contest Saturday
FAIRFIELD — Fairfield’s Got Talent Contest will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Park.
ON THE EDGE: Vito on the bench
I was good, really good, but he was better for the part. It was the cold winter of 1956. We were both out at the old NBC studios in Brooklyn, auditioning for the part of an Italian brother in a new hour-long drama.
Duda sworn in to Maine State Police
VASSALBORO — Jesse Duda, of Albion, was sworn in to the Maine State Police Friday afternoon at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The one-hour event began at 1 p.m.
Pittsfield library meeting Wednesday
PITTSFIELD — The Friends of the Pittsfield Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Warren Community Room at the library. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.
RELIGION BRIEFS
MADISON — Cornerstone Baptist Church recently named a new pastor. The Rev. Bill Lloyd and his wife, Joyce, are Maine natives. They both are graduates of Livermore Falls High School.
Benefit for veterans poorly attended
On July 21, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Madison Legion put on a benefit supper and dance for homeless veterans.
New wording of marriage question muddies waters
The lead article in July 27 Kennebec Journal, “Wording of marriage question revised,” needs a response.
BEACH TO BEACON 10K ROAD RACE: The sisters that run together
Lauren Schassberger pondered the hypothetical situation.