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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Union library to host ‘Aventurine and the Reckoning’ author
UNION — The next Vose or Virtual Wednesday Series event, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, will feature author Anne Britting Oleson. She will discuss her latest novel, “Aventurine and the Reckoning.” Oleson lives and writes from the mountains of central Maine according to a news release from the library. She has published five […]
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Winslow Junior High recognizes honor students
Winslow Junior High School has announced its second-trimester honor roll for the 2021-2022 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Raneen Ali, Addison Benavente, Zachary Campe, Quinn Cutten, Emily Daignault, Ashton Darrell, Brody Davidson, Makayla Ellis, Katelyn Gibbs, Hassan Hobbi, Jocelyn Lizzotte, Karleigh Marcoux, Shawna Martin and Aubrey Moores. Also, Sakura Page, Braedyn Parker, Madisyn Pandexter, […]
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Damariscotta series to cover mud season, spring blooms
DAMARISCOTTA — The third and final part of the Inn Along the Way’s Seasonal Conversation Circle series is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, via Zoom. People can join local singer, songwriter and gardener Heather Hardy for an opportunity to share gardening stories and personal thoughts of renewal, according to a news release from […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Sidney arts academy seeks donations for visiting artists fund
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy seeks donations to establish a fund to bring guest artists into its school community. The academy aims to establish a fund of $5,000 for the 2022-23 school year. Community donations will be used as matching funds to attract additional grant money, according to a news release from the academy. The […]
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Associations laud Waterville schools’ visual, performing arts chair
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Waterville Senior High School’s Susan Barre is one of 45 people selected this year to receive Outstanding Educator Awards from the National Federation of State High School Association Music Association and the NFHS Speech/Debate/Theatre/Academics Association. In addition to earning numerous awards and honors, Barre has transformed Waterville schools’ music program to one […]
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Skowhegan club members learn about Ukraine
The Skowhegan Woman’s Club met March 19 via Zoom to hear speaker Sue Lahti. She is retired from teaching at Carrabec High School in North Anson and Maine Geographic Alliance, according to a news release from the club. Lahti delivered a talk on Ukraine that included the current Russian invasion, the country’s geographical boundaries, its […]