FRANKLIN, Mass. — Dean College recently announced Waterville resident Alexis Devogt was named to its 2012 fall semester dean’s list. Devogt is pursuing a degree in dance.
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Master gardener course set for March in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer its master gardener program. The course will be a split session format will be 9 a.m.-noon on Mondays at the Somerset County Extension Office. The first session is set for March 4 through May 6. The second session is set for Sept. 9-Oct. 7.
Local snow sport athletes awarded money
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Sugarloaf Regional Ski Educational Foundation and Sugarloaf Ski Club recently awarded $24,000 to area snow-sport athletes.
The Breathable Home recognized Efficiency Maine event honored Manchester-based company
FREEPORT — Efficiency Maine recently recognized a number of prominent customers and business partners before an audience of more than 200 people at its annual awards ceremony and symposium at the Hilton Garden Inn. A number of Efficiency Maine vendors, customers and other partners received awards for efforts in saving energy and money.
Pinkham named to Husson’s dean’s list
BANGOR — Husson University in Bangor recently announced Rodney Pinkham Jr. of North Anson has been named to its 2012 fall semester dean’s list.
War re-enactors wanted: James Howard Company seeks volunteers for Old Fort Western events
AUGUSTA — Fort Western’s James Howard Company will conduct a new member meeting for those interest in the French and Indian War or the Revolutionary War era of New England.
Maybe we’re overpaying for hospital care
According to newspaper reports, the state owes Maine hospitals more than $100 million and has around another $100 million in debt.
MIKE TIPPING: Maybe he’s not really governor, but just plays one on YouTube
Gov. Paul LePage hasn’t held a press conference in six months and almost always refuses interview requests with reporters. But don’t worry; he still has a way to get his message across.
NFL PLAYOFFS: Pats don’t expect another rout
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — To hear Bill Belichick glumly address reporters Monday, you’d think the Houston Texans blew New England out in the regular season — and not the other way around.
OUR OPINION: Debt ceiling not fodder for GOP ‘ransom’ demand
Now that the fiscal cliff has been avoided, Congress is lurching toward the next self-created and totally unnecessary fiscal crisis.