Allison Pease of Belgrade, a physical therapist assistant major at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, is one of 10 Maine community college students awarded full tuition scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. The students were celebrated May 23 in an online event with Gorman family members and […]
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Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon June 8
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community Drive. There will be a panel discussion, Planning for Your Future Self: A Discussion on Personal Finances, Estate Planning, and Insurance Considerations. […]
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United Way to host Hunger Solutions Exchange
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host the first Hunger Solutions Exchange from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17. The event takes place at the University of Maine at Farmington, North Dining Hall and Roberts Courtyard. It brings together all responding to food insecurity in Greater Franklin County, whether they […]
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Farmington’s first Sandy River Music Festival puts on a show
Lovers of music, dancing and camping gathered for a new two-day festival at Farmington’s Narrow Gauge Cinema last weekend.
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Farmington hospital eases inpatient visitor safety measures
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has implemented changes to expand its visitor policy. They went into effect June 1 and will remain so until further notice, according to a news release from the hospital. “In light of recent changes throughout the MaineHealth system and nationwide in visitation policies and a downturn in COVID-19 hospitalizations in […]
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Kennebec County District Scouts honor healthcare workers
AUGUSTA — The Scouts of Kennebec Valley District on May 18 showed their appreciation to healthcare workers during the annual Distinguished Leadership Reception. Since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, Maine has recorded 259,058 cases of COVID-19 and 2,343 deaths. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers have been on the frontline of the fight even […]
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Palermo student graduates from Grove City College
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Kayla Hubbard of Palermo graduated May 14 from Grove City College. Hubbard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.
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Dresden student makes Grove City College dean’s list
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Isaak Flaming of Dresden, a exercise science major at Grove City College, has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list with distinction. Flaming, a 2020 graduate of Morse High School, is the son of Glenn and Simone Flaming. Students eligible for the dean’s list with distinction have a GPA […]
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Friends of Razorville Chapel seek help to refurbish Washington building
WASHINGTON — The Friends of Razorville Chapel seeks funds to refurbish the long-idled chapel at the corner of Route 105 and Young’s Hill Road. The building was acquired from The International Society of Christian Endeavor after a years-long search to ferret out the legal owner of the property. Originally a schoolhouse, the structure was relocated […]
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Chelsea student makes dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Rebekah McKay of Chelsea was named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.