ORONO — For nearly a quarter-century, Dave Fuller has been teaching people of all ages how to grow hardneck garlic. It’s been one of his areas of expertise as a University of Maine Cooperative Extension agriculture and nontimber forest products professional based in Farmington, according to a news release from the extension. He has provided […]
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Healthy Living for ME plans caregivers workshop
Healthy Living for ME plans to offer a free, six-week, interactive workshop, “Building Better Caregivers.” The workshop is scheduled to run from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 12 through Feb. 16, with classes held virtually via Zoom. During this workshop caregivers can learn and receive support from others going through similar caregiving experiences. The […]
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Solon student named to West Virginia college president’s list
ELKINS, W.V. — Kaitlin Dixon of Solon has been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Davis & Elkins College. The president’s list includes all full-time students with a 4.0 GPA for the semester.
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Agriculture department aims to expand conservation partnerships
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to bring in new types of partners and ultimately expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for the nation’s agricultural producers and private landowners. In direct response to feedback from state agencies, Tribes, nonprofits and other groups, USDA has updated […]
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Education center to host free individualized virtual sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, Jan. 3, at 9 and 11 a.m., and noon • Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Jan. 6, […]
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Physical therapy honor society recognizes Winthrop student
The Winthrop native is a student at Quinnipiac University.
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Innovation Challenge pitch competition names winners
WATERVILLE — Teams of Thomas College students recently competed in the President’s Innovation Challenge. Students collaborated with Maine employers and used design thinking for a semester-long project to solve real-world problems. Winners of the Innovation Challenge pitch competition were Kaysee Leary of Thomaston, Jackie Gordon of Wayne, and Emma Mora of Canaan. The trio worked […]
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Clinton Historical Society to present Boston Post Cane
The Clinton Historical Society, on behalf of the town of Clinton, plans to present the Boston Post Cane to Clinton’s oldest citizen. Information gathered thus far indicates that the cane will be presented to a citizen whose birth date is April 21, 1925. Anyone with information that would suggest that there is a citizen with […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Dec. 21 winners
FAIRFIELD — Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Dec. 21 game. Paul and Judy Jones placed second, with Ed Rushton and Suzon Morrison third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own partner. For […]
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Area graduates receive Maine Dental Association scholarship
Three local graduates were selected to receive the 2021 Alva S. Appleby Scholarship from the Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation. Alec Daigle, a graduate of Maranacook Community High School who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine; Jenna Fongemie, a graduate of Saint Dominic Academy who attends the Tufts University School of […]