FRANKLIN, Mass. — Ryan Bell of Palmyra has been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Dean College.
Community
Waterville shelter to host ‘From Love to Litter’ fundraiser
Humane Society Waterville Area invites the public to make a donation of $5 or more during February for its second annual “From Love to Litter” fundraiser, and watch an ex’s name get placed into cat’s litter boxes at the shelter. People can participate by stopping by the shelter, mailing a check to 100 Webb Road, […]
South China student named to NY university’s dean’s list
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Jasmine Marie Daly of South China, a sophomore majoring in political science, was named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Clarkson University. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.
Local students named presidential scholars at NY university
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Two local students have been named presidential scholars for the 2021 fall semester at Clarkson University. They are Matthew G. Parent of Oakland, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, and Elspeth Irene Taylor of Pittsfield, a senior majoring in biomolecular science. Presidential scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry […]
St. Michael School to celebrate Catholic Schools Week
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School plans to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Monday through Saturday, Jan. 30-Feb. 5, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The school community will participate in a major service project for the Augusta Food Bank, donating items on the food bank’s wish list including canned pasta, […]
NY college names local students to dean’s list
CLINTON, N.Y. — Two local students were named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Hamilton College. The are Mackenzie Burton of Oakland, a senior majoring in psychology, who is a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland; and Charles Haberstock of Waterville, a first-year student, and a graduate of Waterville Senior High School. […]
Gardiner high students to present ‘Mamma Mia!’
Gardiner Area High School Visual and Performing Arts Department plans to stage a production of the Broadway musical “Mamma Mia!” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 3-5, at the high school’s theater at 40 West Hill Road. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For tickets or more information, […]
Camden library event to focus on wrongful imprisonment
The Camden Public Library plans to host authors Isaac Knapper and Amy Banks for an online discussion about the book they co-wrote, “Fighting Time,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. The book outlines the true story of Knapper’s wrongful imprisonment for the murder of University of Maine Professor Roland F. Banks, which has a Camden […]
United Way, Western Maine CA$H offer tax prep help
The Western Maine CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings & Hope) Coalition has IRS-certified volunteers ready to prepare taxes for free. A household that makes less than $57,000 a year and is looking to save money, but get taxes done by an IRS-certified preparer, can call and schedule an appointment, according to a news release from United […]
UMaine Extension to hold virtual wild blueberry conference
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to host a virtual wild blueberry conference with 14 biweekly sessions from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, March 17. Conference topics include weed, pest and disease management; water use and drought planning; pollinators, production and research updates; marketing and business management; updates […]