Courtney Hogan of Jay, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship, according to a news release from the school. “Courtney Hogan has distinguished […]
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Women educators society to host Gardiner science teacher
The Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International plans to sponsor a teacher workshop by Sharon Gallant, science educator at the Gardiner area schools, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at the Viles House, 71 Stone St., Augusta. Gallant’s presentation, “Let’s Hold ’em and Fold ’em,” is designed to help teachers use book […]
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NCAA women’s basketball: Top-ranked South Carolina prevails to reach Elite Eight
Led by Aliyah Boston with 28 points and 22 rebounds, the Gamecocks improve to 32-2 and advance to the final eight.
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State to recognize Vietnam veterans’ service at Augusta park
AUGUSTA — Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans and Emergency Management, and Gov. Janet Mills plan to host a public recognition and wreath-laying ceremony to honor the service of Vietnam veterans. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, rain or shine, at Capital Park, 20-45 Capital […]
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UMaine at Farmington to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at 274 Front St., for adults. Vaccines are provided at no cost, and all are welcome. Those attending will be administered their choice of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and can get […]
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Waldo County extension to offer rural living workshops
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Waldo County Extension Association plan to offer four online weekly workshops with a rural living theme starting from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Additional dates are April 9, 16 and 23. “Rural Living Month” workshop topics include homestead livestock choices, working with children and teens in […]
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NCAA men’s basketball: Saint Peter’s becomes first No. 15 seed to reach Elite Eight
The Peacocks hang on to beat Purdue, 67-64, and the last remaining No. 1 seed, Kansas, turns back Providence.
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Justices decide for themselves when to step aside from cases
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife implored then-President Trump’s White House chief of staff to act to overturn the 2020 election results, according to a report in The Washington Post.
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U.S. seeks tighter U.N. sanctions after North Korea missile test
Thursday’s intercontinental ballistic missile test was Pyongyang’s 12th round of launches this year and the most provocative since President Biden took office.
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Yemen rebels strike oil depot in Saudi city hosting Formula One race
It was the rebels’ highest-profile assault yet, though Saudi authorities pledged the upcoming grand prix would go on as scheduled.