NEWCASTLE — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, via Zoom and not as a hybrid meeting as previously announced. A special panel, followed by Q&A, has been arranged to focus on the topic “Post-Roe Nation: What does Dobbs mean for Maine and where do […]
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Waterville student makes Springfield College dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Lilyan Foster of Waterville has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list for academic excellence at Springfield College. Foster has a primary major of recreation management. To make the dean’s list, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the term, exclusive of […]
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University of New England names local dean’s list students
The following local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at the University of New England, with campuses in Biddeford and Portland, and Tangier, Morocco: Albion: Olivia McPherson. Augusta: Valerie Capeless, Haley Gagne, Zinaida Gregor, Jessica Guerrette, Brooklynn Merrill, Josephine Nutakki and Julia White. Belgrade: Ariana Veilleux. Benton: Sidney Knox. Clinton: Ashley Rhoades. Detroit: Benjamin Kennedy. Dresden: Eleanor […]
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Belgrade student makes Dickinson College dean’s list
CARLISLE, Pa. — Ella Smith of Belgrade, a rising sophomore at Dickinson College, has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list. A graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland, she is the daughter of Joel Smith and Stacy Whitcomb-Smith. Check out upcoming area events!
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West Gardiner student graduates from Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Casey E. Vandenbossche of West Gardiner graduated cum laude on May 21 from Western New England University. Vandenbossche earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering/railway engineering concentration. Check out upcoming area events!
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Roger Williams University recognizes local graduates
BRISTOL, R..I. — Two local students received their degrees in May as part of the class of 2022 at Roger Williams University. Emma Feagin of Readfield graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in dance. Meghan Smith of Manchester graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture. Check […]
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Foundation announces grants in Lincoln, Sagadahoc counties
More than $110,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. The 15 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $109,530 recommended by the Southern Midcoast Committee and two additional grants totaling $10,000 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from […]
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SNAPSHOT: Winthrop society recognizes raffle winner
Winthrop Maine Historical Society Board of Directors member Natalie Weise presents the society raffle’s winning ticket to Susan Mauro. Mauro won a trip to a clambake at Cabbage Island. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Society, land trust to hold entomology field day July 23 in Vassalboro
Maine Entomological Society and Kennebec Land Trust plan to explore the world of insects at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Vassalboro Wildlife Habitat off Webber Pond Road. Newcomers and more experienced entomologists alike are invited to come and learn about insect identification at the ecologically diverse and recently expanded habitat, according to a […]
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Biddeford program to present virtual event about trafficking July 27
BIDDEFORD — Carey Nason, the executive director of St. André Home, will host a free, virtual event “Beauty Remains: The Truth on Trafficking” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, to help participants better understand human trafficking and exploitation, what is happening around us, how to identify victims, and what we can do to prevent trafficking. […]