WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Chase Hubbard of Knox, a senior at Eastern Connecticut State University who majors in health sciences, was inducted March 6 into Omicron Delta Kappa, the national honor society for collegiate leadership. To be eligible, students must also have a minimum GPA of 3.77. Established at Eastern in 1994, the local ODK chapter […]
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Madison VFW auxiliary to host car show in June
Organizers seek registrants, sponsors, vendors and prize donations.
Maine associations partner to launch Ukraine relief program
AUGUSTA — The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Tourism Association have announced the launch of From Maine to Ukraine, a statewide relief program that will collect needed goods from Maine’s retailers, tourism and hospitality businesses, and residents that will be delivered to the people of Ukraine, according to a news release from the […]
University center to host Franco-American gathering
The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine plans to host a 2022 Rassemblement (gathering) of Franco-American artists, writers and other cultural workers with events from Friday through Sunday, April 22-24, according to a news release from the university. Participants can choose from the following virtual, in-person and hybrid events that are free and open […]
UMaine Extension to offer weed management webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a free webinar about managing weeds in the home landscape from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. Weed Management in the Home Landscape and Garden includes an overview of different types of weeds and how to identify them, weed control focused on cultural methods […]
Farmington-based school district unveils new vision and mission statement
The vision statement has three themes addressing “community,” “culture” and “curriculum.”
Farmington board supports buying printers for cruisers
The $8,200 expense would be paid by a grant and from a police reserve account.
Two Iowa teens used baseball bat to kill Spanish teacher, police say
Jeremy Goodale and Willard Miller, both 16, are charged with murder in the death of Nohema Graber, 66.
New Mexico official guilty of illegally entering Capitol grounds Jan. 6
Couy Griffin is one of the few riot defendants who wasn’t accused of entering the Capitol building or engaging in any violent or destructive behavior.
How Europe is responding to Ukrainian refugees
Members of the EU are giving them full access to the bloc for as long as three years.