SOUTH PORTLAND — Ten Maine community college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. The students were celebrated May 15 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L. Bean leadership. The 2023 Leon A. Gorman Scholars are: Mya Crowell (Greene), business, Central Maine […]
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Cub packs, Scout troops complete training programs
Leaders from Cub packs and Scout troops around the area recently completed a variety of training programs. At Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade, 20 Scouting leaders from across Pine Tree Council completed the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) training for Cub Scout leaders and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training for leaders in […]
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Belmont University announces spring dean’s list
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Makayla Roberto of Prospect and Lydia Gilman of China were among students to achieve the dean’s list at Belmont University for the spring semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours (exclusive of audit and pass/fail courses this semester) and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with […]
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Pine Grove Programs offers openings for free summer events, Aug. 5 Patriot Ride canceled
Events for vets, active military law enforcement and first responders.
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Residents give preliminary approval to $13.8 million Pittsfield-area school budget
The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 53 will now go to a referendum vote in Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield scheduled for June 13.
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Sidney to hold Memorial Day parade, program May 29
The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day Parade Committee is set to hold a parade and program starting at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, to remember the sacrifice made by fallen service members as well as to honor and thank all veterans and some of community volunteers. David Smith, a Vietnam veteran, will be the parade’s […]
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Madison student makes Berry College dean’s list
ROME, Ga. — Brianna Paine of Madison was named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Berry College. The list honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Check out other upcoming area […]
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North Search and Rescue receives nearly $19K grant
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund board has approved a $18,739 grant for operations and training support of North Search and Rescue, including equipment that North SAR volunteers will use during training and searches. The MOHF funds this initiative through the sale of the only lottery ticket that provides funding to wildlife and conservation groups in […]
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Local Bob Jones University students make dean’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Two South Gardiner students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list. Brandon Hilton is a freshman graphic design major. Logan Hilton is a senior criminal justice major. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. […]
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Seeley receives Benton’s Boston Post Cane
Roland Seeley of Benton, 96, was presented Benton’s Boston Post Cane Feb. 23. Seeley was born in Fort Fairfield on Feb. 1, 1927. When he turned 17, he enlisted in the service, and a year later he started his tour of duty in the Navy on the Franklin Delano Roosevent aircraft carrier during World War […]