WINDSOR — A scholarship fund dedicated to Windsor residents attending Kennebec Valley Community College was recently established because of a $25,000 donation to the KVCC Foundation.

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recently announced Maine’s Climate Future will begin at noon Wednesday in Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. The event will be presented by Dr. George Jacobson as part of the State of the Planet Forum. For information, email [email protected], call 778-7463 or visit umf.maine.libguides.com/stateofplanet.

WATERVILLE — U.S. Ranger Cadets Co-ed Police Explorers Post 7 seeks girls and boys ages 7-19; transfers from organization or unit are also welcome.

PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Meagan Ames, of Pittsfield, and Kaitlyn Deering, of Sidney, were named to 2012 fall semester president’s list at Plymouth State University.

SOUTH CHINA — The Erskine Academy guidance department will host parent night, a presentation of educational opportunities for sophomores and juniors and their parents at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in the cafeteria.

PALMYRA — Army 1st Lt. Daniel R. York has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

PRESQUE ISLE — The following local students were named to the 2012 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

WATERVILLE — A self-defense course for women will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10, at the fire department.

WATERVILLE — Ripple Effect Project will host a benefit breakfast buffet from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 3, at REM Center, 93 Main St. Cost is $10 in advance, $12 at door, $6 for children 7 and younger. The fundraiser will support self-sustainable agricultural and educational endeavors in sub-Saharan Africa. Organizers will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast breads, fruit, coffee, juice and more.

FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is offering health career scholarships. The scholarships will be presented to students in need of financial assistance who reside in Greater Franklin County, including Livermore Falls and Livermore, and are pursuing careers in the health-care field.