ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College plans to host a free weekly Alumni Lecture Series from Oct. 7 through Dec. 14, featuring conversations on a wide array of topics in photo, film, book arts and writing. The series kicks off from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, with a lecture by book artist […]
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‘Troops at Camden’ living history encampment set for Oct. 9
The event also will include archeology and book signing.
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Waterville cinema to host film series through Nov. 1
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center is launching a film series, “(some of) The Best of Wes (so far),” featuring films directed by Wes Anderson, in anticipation of his upcoming feature release, “The French Dispatch.” The screenings are scheduled take place at 7 p.m. every Monday through Nov. 1 at 17 Railroad Square. Tickets are […]
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UMaine Extension to offer online fermentation workshop
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 […]