KINGSTON, R.I. — Alec Stanley of Manchester has received a Master of Science degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Nine individual ceremonies were held over three days, May 21-23.
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Winslow student earns award from NJ university
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Joan Pierce of Winslow has earned an award of excellence at the Western Governors University College of Health Professions. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
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Washington Challenge 5K, fun run post rapid results
The Washington Challenge 5K Road Race and 1-mile Fun Run returned Aug. 8 after a hiatus last year because of the pandemic. The Fun Run attracted 10 participants between ages 3 and 68. Their course started at the town monument, went up the hill to Prescott School, then back, ending at the Gibbs Library. Charlie […]
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Wiscasset event to feature musical instrument maker’s art
WISCASSET — Selected pieces from Jonathan Waldo’s 42-year career in making musical instruments, furniture and art is scheduled to be on display from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, in the Hasenfus Gallery, 64 Main St., during the Wiscasset Art Walk. He will demonstrate some of the instruments during the evening. “My instrument making […]
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United Way golf scramble hosts 25 teams, raises $18K
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley raised $18,512 to support community programming at its 51st annual golf scramble. Twenty-five teams competed and 27 businesses sponsored the tournament, held Aug. 9 at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Proceeds from the event will support United Way’s annual fundraising campaign, which aims to fund 45 programs […]
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Mobile app to explore area communities offers 3 story trails
Story Trails of Maine, a free mobile application featuring self-guided tours, adventures, and scavenger hunts across different Maine communities, has been developed by Farmington Underground. The app is intended to allow people to learn the stories of various communities, support local businesses, and explore the outdoors with friends and family. “We want to give people […]
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Stratton society offers 2022 historical calendars
STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society’s pictorial 2022 calendars are available. The cover features “School Kids, Flagstaff School, 1948.” For January the calendar features Kern’s Inn; February – Bigelow Plantation Schoolhouse; March – Mt. Bigelow from Eustis Ridge Tea Room, Eustis Maine; April – Sibyl Myers Holding Trout; May – Kill Horse Hill […]
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Animal welfare organizations receive grants
The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $282,500 in grants to 21 Maine organizations to support animal welfare, according to a news release. Local grantees include: • Humane Society Waterville Area, for the Angel Foster program, $20,000; • Franklin County Animal Shelter, for the shelter’s spay/neuter voucher program: $10,000; • Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, to support […]
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Misread warnings helped lead to chaotic evacuation in Afghanistan
U.S. officials estimate that as many as 10,000 Americans remain in Afghanistan, along with tens of thousands of Afghans who fought alongside or aided the U.S.
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Franklin County commissioners considering stipends for essential workers
If approved as presented Tuesday, they would total $129,000 and be covered by federal funds.