ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about preserving foods using fermentation from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut, and tips for success […]
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Erskine Academy student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
SOUTH CHINA — Aidan Larrabee, son of Carrie and Jeremy Larrabee of China, has been named a semifinalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Larrabee, a student at Erskine Academy, has an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next […]
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Waterville student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Waterville Senior High School senior William D. Jackson has been named a semifinalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Jackson is the son of Susan and David Jackson. Throughout the nation about 16,000 academically-talented semifinalists have an opportunity to continue in the competition for about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million, […]
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Waterville student commended by National Merit Scholarship Program
Senior Keya S. Amundsen has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Amundsen, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, is the daughter of Minakshi and Ole Amundsen. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to Amundsen. Throughout […]
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National Merit Scholarship Program commends Erskine student
SOUTH CHINA — Sarah Praul, daughter of Erika and Darryl Praul of China, has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Praul, a student at Erskine Academy, is among approximately 34,000 commended students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Praul will not continue […]
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Celebrity chefs compete to benefit Spectrum Generations
AUGUSTA — Three local chefs competed Sept. 20 in Spectrum Generations’ ninth annual Celebrity Chef Challenge. Chef Heidi Parent, Capital Area Technical Center culinary instructor, received the Judge’s Choice Award, and Chef Taylor Stanton, owner of The Salty Moose received the People’s Choice Award. Chef Dannielle Aldrich of The Blind Pig Tavern also created a […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Sept. 28 winners
FAIRFIELD — Jeanie Reiling and Lynn Kerchener were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Sept. 28. Jess Gunther and Willy Pouliot placed second, Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third, and Ed Rushton and Suzon Morrison placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants […]
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Online colloquium to focus on equity, inclusion in older populations
The University of Maine Center on Aging plans to host the 16th annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium, “Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Delivery of Age Friendly Health Care” online Monday, Oct. 25. The colloquium — co-sponsored by the UMaine Institute of Medicine and School of Social Work, the Maine Gerontological Society, the Maine […]
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Historical society to host tour of Winthrop cemetery
Bailey Public Library Adult Services Librarian Nick Perry and Youth Services Librarian Stacy Tomassone plan a journey into the past, hosted by Winthrop Maine Historical Society, at noon Saturday, Oct. 9. Attendees can learn about the first settlers who came to Winthrop, a Revolutionary War hero and a Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks art for photo show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites photographers to submit work for its upcoming photo show, which is open to original photographic works. The deadline for dropping off work at the gallery is 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Photographer Rose Marasco is the show’s juror. The show is open to photographic works only. All work must be […]