SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 5-6, at 309 Windsor Road. To avoid long waiting lines, Oct. 5 has been designated for students whose last names begin with A through K; Oct. 6 is for students whose last names begin with L through […]
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Maine Scouts celebrate Cobscook/Moosehorn International Camporee
The 60th anniversary Cobscook/Moosehorn International Camporee was held the weekend of Sept. 16-18. Scouts from all over Maine, with the largest contingent from Kennebec Valley District, garbed as brave knights, powerful wizards, elven maidens and stealthy rogues descended upon Cobscook Bay State Park in Edmunds, according to a news release from Scout leader Chuck Mahaleris. […]
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Adult ed association presents Gov. Mills with leadership award
Maine Adult Education Association recognized Gov. Janet Mills Sept. 20 with the Champion of Adult Education Leadership Award, due to her leadership in addressing literacy, career, and other educational needs of adult learners in Maine. Mills proclaimed Sept. 18-24, 2022 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Maine to show her support and dedication […]
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Whitefield student makes University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor’s list
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Jeff Beyea of Whitefield recently was named to the 2022 spring chancellor’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor’s list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and […]
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Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta set for Oct. 7-8
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 7-9. The event includes whimsically embellished giant pumpkins, the Pumpkin Parade, entertainment, food, and a river relay regatta, using giant pumpkins as vessels, and complete with costumed contenders at the helm, according to a news release from Suzanne Gandy, event public relations. The […]
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Waterville center to host Cornhole Cornucopia benefit Oct. 14
WATERVILLE — Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to host a fundraiser for The Unified Champions Club at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Purnell-Wrigley Field, 47 Matthews Ave. The rain location is the center’s gymnasiums at 126 North St. Unified Champions Club serves adults with disabilities by providing them with sporting and recreational activities, […]
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UMaine Farmington to celebrate Constitution Day Oct. 5
FARMINGTON — The U.S. Constitution, a landmark document of the Western world, will again be celebrated on the University of Maine at Farmington campus with the 16th annual Constitution Day presentation on the U.S. Supreme Court. This preview and review by James Melcher, UMF professor of political science, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Baylor University
WACO, Texas — Bryanna Lee Fox of Winthrop graduated Aug. 13 from Baylor University with a Master of Social Work degree from the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Russia opens more border draft offices amid call-up exodus
It’s an apparent effort to intercept Russian men of fighting age who are trying to avoid getting called up to fight in Ukraine.
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Brazil election: A clash of titans as Bolsonaro faces Lula
Only two of a dozen presidential candidates stand a chance of reaching a runoff: former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.