FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recently announced its 2012 spring semester dean’s list.

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 — Fairfield’s Got Talent Contest will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Park.

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 — 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.

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.