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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Brunswick association to kick off Fuel Your Love Month
The Maine Energy Marketers Association in Brunswick, in conjunction with Maine’s heating fuel retailers and WGME CBS 13, is putting the finishing touches on its annual Fuel Your Love Month which provides heating fuel to deserving Mainers. Running all of February, the association will invite Mainers to nominate someone in need to receive 100 gallons […]
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Proposed site of new Benton school wins residents’ backing
Plans call for Maine School Administrative District 49 to build school off Neck Road, near Benton Elementary School.
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Group holds fundraiser for nonprofit, Skowhegan humane society
GFWC Semper Fidelis Woman’s Club has donated $305 each to Canine Companions for Independence and the Somerset Humane Society in Skowhegan. Also donated to the local shelter were 32 bags of dog and cat food, 118 cans of cat food, 12 bags of dog treats, dog harnesses, collars and toys, four dog beds, cleaning supplies, […]
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Pittsfield student makes Springfield College dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Christa Carr of Pittsfield has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list for academic excellence at Springfield College. Carr has a primary major of athletic training.
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Rhode Island university recognizes local dean’s list students
BRISTOL, R.I. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Roger Williams University: Emma Feagin of Readfield and Meghan Smith of Manchester. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.
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Winslow student makes Alabama university dean’s list
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Catherine Gibbs of Winslow was named 2021 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Alabama. The dean’s list includes those with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
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Bridgton area Rotary offers sand deliveries, COVID testing
BRIDGTON — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club members are offering to coordinate and deliver buckets of sand to area residents who cannot access sand for themselves. For more information or to request a bucket, contact local health officer and Rotarian Cathy Pinkham at [email protected] or call 207-693-2990. The club also is offering rapid PCR testing for […]