The owner of the store, Caleb Stoll, said there was no insurance on the building because the concept of such coverage runs counter to Amish beliefs.
Community
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta tech center lauds December professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta has announced its December professionals of the month. Raegan Bechard resides in Augusta. She is a senior at Cony High School enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the center. She didn’t plan to take the CNA program this year, but signed up after meeting with college admissions […]
advertisement
Posted inCommunity
Foundation to accept applications for grant program
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation plans soon to accept applications for its 2022 Direct Services Grant Program. This year’s application period is scheduled to open Tuesday, Feb. 1, and close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Foundation staff will hold a virtual information session at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, to take questions […]
Posted inCommunity
New Sharon student makes ND college president’s honor roll
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon has been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s honor roll at Bismarck State College. Students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the president’s honor roll.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop Middle School posts honor roll
Winthrop Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High Honors Grade 6: Kaydence Allarie, Landon Arsenault, Isabella Baehr, Destiny Beaudoin, Patience Beaudoin, Amelia Betts, Elise Bilodeau, Gabriella Chase, Caitlyn Dahl, Haven Desrosiers, Samuel Drown, Gracelyn Folsom, Wyatt Grant, Callen Harradon, Spencer Harris, […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Local students make PA college dean’s list
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Grove City College. They include Kayla Hubbard of Palermo and Nicholas Sparks of Farmington. Students eligible for the dean’s list have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the dean’s list with distinction a GPA of 3.60 to […]
Posted inCommunity
Local students make Massachusetts college honors lists
DUDLEY, Mass. — Three local students have been named to 2021 fall semester honors lists at Nichols College. They include Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon and Keegan Choate of Winthrop, who both earned president’s list honors; and Ryan Friend of Pittsfield, who earned dean’s list honors. In order to be included on the dean’s list, a […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Mid-Maine Chamber to hold ‘Takeout Challenge Contest’
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is once again holding its “Takeout Challenge Contest” for 2022 to help out restaurants, cafes and eateries when they need it most, according to a news release from the chamber. For the next five weeks, people can enter to win a $25 Damon’s Beverage gift card, or one of four Chamber […]
Posted inCommunity
Portland diocese to hold collection for Latin America churches
PORTLAND — In an effort to promote solidarity throughout the hemisphere by providing support for pastoral projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Diocese of Portland plans to hold a special collection at all weekend Masses in Maine churches Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 22 and 23. Last year, even at the height of the […]
Posted inCommunity
UMaine Extension offers advanced beekeeping webinars
REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer two advanced beekeeping webinars, two sessions each, beginning with Honey Bee Diseases and Pests set for 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 and 17. The next course, Swarming and Swarm Management, is planned for 6-8:30 p.m. March 3 and 10. The fee is $35. The $50 […]