FARMINGTON — Due to unforeseen circumstances, the keynote speaker previously announced for the upcoming “Persepolis” events has been changed in the New Commons project. Rachel Lindsay, a Vermont-based cartoonist, will be the new keynote presenter, according to a news release from the university. The new keynote and workshop events featuring Lindsay are scheduled for Wednesday, […]
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Sidney arts academy to host open houses
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold open houses for prospective students on the following dates: • Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. • Thursday, March 24, at 5 p.m. • Tuesday, April 12, at 5 p.m. • Monday, May 9, at 5 p.m. • Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. Students will have […]
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AARP Maine seeks Community Challenge grant applications
The annual program aims to make local communities in Maine more livable.
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Massachusetts institute names local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They are Hope Hutchinson of Greene, class of 2023, a biology and biotechnology major; Rowan Labaugh of Augusta, class of 2022, a mechanical engineering degree; Jacob Mills of Augusta, class of 2023, a biomedical engineering degree; […]
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Massachusetts college lauds local dean’s list students
BEVERLY, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Endicott College. They are Ellah Smith of Rangeley, a business management major and daughter of Beth Smith; and Kristen Dube of Sidney, a nursing major and daughter of Sarah and Robert Dube. In order to qualify for the […]
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Dresden school inspires hands-on learning
Dresden elementary students are excited about finding science principles in everyday life because of a curriculum called Mystery Science. Used throughout Regional School Unit 2 elementary schools, Mystery Science lessons begin with questions about the natural world, incorporate hands-on experiments and activities relying on creative use of common household items (paper plates, clothespins and string) […]
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Booth reservations available for business-to-business showcase
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Showcase has been scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Colby’s Harold Alfond Athletic & Recreation Center, 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive. Reservations for booths at the showcase are available to Mid-Maine Chamber businesses only. For the most current list of exhibitors, visit […]
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Augusta-based tech center names professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its January professionals of the month. Maleah Manson of Gardiner, a junior at Gardiner Area High School, is enrolled in the center’s Certified Nursing Assistant program. She has enjoyed learning in the lab, and then applying those skills she learned in her clinical experiences, according to a […]
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Jefferson center to host winter family retreat
JEFFERSON — The Hearty Roots staff at Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Road, plans to host a winter family retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. The morning will be filled with cross country skiing, fat tire biking, and exploring the trails with other local families. In the afternoon, kids can […]
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UMaine 4-H workshop explores marshlands, climate change
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an online workshop for youth ages 12-18 about marshlands and climate change from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23. “Maine’s Mysterious Marshlands: Using eDNA to Understand Climate Change” will explore Maine’s salt marshes and their environmental DNA to understand the habitat’s role in […]