NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Teresa Siniak of Winthrop earned second honors for the 2021 fall semester dean’s list of Dyson College of Arts & Sciences at Pace University. Siniak is a freshman majoring in communication studies.
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Liberty screenprinter pledges to aid charity working in Ukraine
At the end of last year, Liberty Graphics, a locally-based screenprinting business specializing in science and nature-themed T-shirts, developed a Sunflower & Beesnatur T-shirt for its 2022 line without fully realizing the importance of its symbolism in the world. In Ukraine, the sunflower (or soniahnyk in Ukrainian) represents peace, unity and resilience, according to a […]
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St. Lawrence University student from Belgrade studying abroad
CANTON, N.Y. — Ella Moore of Belgrade is participating in the Sweden off-campus study abroad program through St. Lawrence University during the 2022 spring semester. Moore is a member of the class of 2023 and plans to major in English. Moore attended Messalonskee High School in Oakland.
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Upstream film to celebrate sea-run fish, return of alewife
GARDINER — A no-charge celebration of sea-run fish and the return of the alewife to its native waters in Cobbossee Stream is scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Johnson Hall, 280 Water St. in downtown. Hosted by improv artist Dennis Price with original music by Alfred Lund and Friends, attendees can learn the […]
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UMaine to offer free psychosis detection webinar
The University of Maine Rural Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care Training Program plans to offer a free, live webinar about early detection of psychosis. The webinar is due to run from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 1. The webinar is Screening for Early Emerging Mental Experiences (SEE ME): A model for early […]
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Journey as a Deaf Parent webinar set for March 24
SOUTH PORTLAND — Maine Behavioral Healthcare’s Deaf Services program plans to present The Journey as a Deaf Parent, a free, one-hour webinar for parents and caregivers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents who are deaf or hard of hearing, and providers who work with people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The […]
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Farm tractor safety classes planned
A four-session farm tractor safety courses are scheduled in two locations by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Monday, April 4, at Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham. Classes will continue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 25, ending April 30. The […]
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Farmington arts center to screen ‘Truth Tellers’ documentary
FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to presents “Truth Tellers,” a documentary by Maine filmmaker Richard Kane on artist and activist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted 255 portraits of Americans, past and present, who had the moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental and economic justice, according to a news release […]
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Agriculture department updates farm loan programs to increase equity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment, according to a news […]
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Maine Freemasons foundation aims to help Ukrainians
The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, based in Holden, plans to provide up to $50,000 through a special matching grant initiative for Ukrainian relief, designated to help Ukrainian people who are living through the devastation and tragedies from war in their country, according to a news release from the foundation. Grand Master Richard M. Nadeau said, […]