JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Four local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Abigayle LaVerdiere of Fairfield earned one at the university’s Teachers College. Danielle Donohue of Norridgewock earned one at the university’s College of Health Professions. Melissa Slininger of Sidney earned one at the university’s College of Business. Veronica Grady […]
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Waterville Senior High School students receive awards
Seven Waterville Senior High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These national recognition programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the […]
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Golf event in Belgrade raises $33K for youth mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2022 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, presented by Kennebec Savings Bank, raised $33,000 Sept. 2 to support one-to-one youth mentoring throughout mid-coast, central and eastern Maine, according to a news release from the youth mentoring program. Belgrade Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2022 Tournament winners: • […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October, November
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Oct. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2, 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. […]
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Poet Marilyn Nelson wins $100,000 lifetime achievement prize
The Wallace Stevens Award recognizes ‘proven mastery in the art of poetry.’
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First public global database of fossil fuels launches
The new registry is hoped to empower groups to hold governments accountable when issuing licenses for fossil fuel extraction.
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Bill Clinton: ‘The world’s on fire,’ but teamwork can help
At the Clinton Global Initiative, which reconvened Monday for the first time since 2016, all participants will be expected to announce or develop a partnership.
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Iranians protest in capital over woman’s death in custody
The woman was detained for violating the country’s conservative dress code.
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Damage assessments begin in flooded remote Alaska villages
Damage to homes, roads and other infrastructure is only starting to be revealed after a massive storm flooded communities on the state’s vast western coast this weekend.
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MLB roundup: Astros clinch AL West title for fifth time in six years
Houston has won eight of nine games and secured a postseason berth for a sixth straight season with a 4-0 win over Tampa Bay.