LEWISTON — Bates College graduated 469 students from 38 states and 43 countries on May 27 in a double ceremony that allowed for social distancing among graduates and their guests. Local graduates include the following. Thaddeus Gunther of Farmington graduated cum laude after majoring in biology. Gunther, the son of Eric V. Gunther and Judith […]
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Wilton Lions Club yard sale features something for everyone
An unprecedented amount of “stuff” will be on display during the three-day sale near the Big Apple on Routes 2 and 4 in Wilton.
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Fairfield area schools announce bus routes
School Administrative District includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.
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Fairfield area schools announce bus routes
School Administrative District includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.
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West Gardiner student earns NJ university award
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jim Savage of West Gardiner has earned an award of excellence at the Western Governors University College of Health Professions. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
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Manchester student earns University of Rhode Island degree
KINGSTON, R.I. — Alec Stanley of Manchester has received a Master of Science degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Nine individual ceremonies were held over three days, May 21-23.
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Winslow student earns award from NJ university
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Joan Pierce of Winslow has earned an award of excellence at the Western Governors University College of Health Professions. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
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Washington Challenge 5K, fun run post rapid results
The Washington Challenge 5K Road Race and 1-mile Fun Run returned Aug. 8 after a hiatus last year because of the pandemic. The Fun Run attracted 10 participants between ages 3 and 68. Their course started at the town monument, went up the hill to Prescott School, then back, ending at the Gibbs Library. Charlie […]
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United Way golf scramble hosts 25 teams, raises $18K
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley raised $18,512 to support community programming at its 51st annual golf scramble. Twenty-five teams competed and 27 businesses sponsored the tournament, held Aug. 9 at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Proceeds from the event will support United Way’s annual fundraising campaign, which aims to fund 45 programs […]
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Mobile app to explore area communities offers 3 story trails
Story Trails of Maine, a free mobile application featuring self-guided tours, adventures, and scavenger hunts across different Maine communities, has been developed by Farmington Underground. The app is intended to allow people to learn the stories of various communities, support local businesses, and explore the outdoors with friends and family. “We want to give people […]