PORTALES, N.M. — Sarah Reed of Kingfield graduated from Eastern New Mexico University. The university’s Greyhound Arena hosted Spring Commencement at ENMU-Portales on May 14, with 427 candidates walking across the stage for graduation. The commencement address was given by 2022 ENMU graduate Lorynn Guerrero, who was named 2022 New Mexico Teacher of the Year […]
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Area students named to University of Vermont dean’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont: Abbigail Doiron, health sciences major, from Augusta, is in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Isabella Johnson, health sciences major, from Sidney, is in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Kailey Bell, […]
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Damariscotta inn to hold by-donation fundraiser in June
DAMARISCOTTA — The Inn Along the Way, located at Chapman Hall Farm, 74 Main St., is set to host a fundraiser from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The by-donation fundraiser for the inn will feature Finntown Road, Damariscotta Open Mic, inn tours and hay field walks, according to a news release from the […]
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‘Trinitarian Love’ summer retreat set for June 18 in Winslow
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon plan to hold a guided retreat on Saturday, June 18, at the St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road in Winslow. The retreat aims to help participants enrich their own spirituality while learning about the charism of the sisters, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese […]
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Local students earn degrees from University of New Hampshire
DURHAM, N.H. — Laura Ireland of Wayne and Hannah McLaughlin of Winthrop graduated in May from the University of New Hampshire. Students graduate after the registrar’s office has certified that all degree requirements have been successfully completed. A traditional, in-person commencement ceremony will be scheduled at a date yet to be determined.
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Augusta Scout leader receives District Award of Merit
Theresea Poirier of Augusta on May 18 received the District Award of Merit, the highest award a local Scouting district can bestow on a volunteer, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by Scouting districts […]
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Family council, partners to host baby shower June 11 in Skowhegan
The Somerset Family Enrichment Council and local partners plan to host the third annual free Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The event will be held at the Centenary United Methodist Church at 113 Dr. Mann Road in Skowhegan. It supports new mothers and families with resources, education, and […]
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Moose Lottery Festival set for June 11 in Jackman
The first-ever Jackman Region Moose Lottery Festival has been set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Jackman Town Office grounds, 369 Main St. The moose lottery gives qualified hunters the chance to enter to win a Maine moose hunting permit from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. While the lottery […]
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Southern Maine Community College announces 2022 graduates
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College awarded nearly 1,200 degrees and certificates May 22 at the college’s 75th commencement. In all, 1,102 students earned 1,170 degrees and certificates during the past academic year, with hundreds receiving their degrees during graduation ceremonies at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Those numbers represent one of the largest […]
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As vote nears on Fairfield water expansion project, state says it’s unable to fund filter systems ‘in perpetuity’
Fairfield is considering a $48 million expansion of the public water system as a way to help those with private wells that testing has found to be contaminated by PFAS.