MADISON — A pilgrimage along the Kennebec River is to allow participants to walk in the footsteps of Father Sebastian Râle, a Jesuit martyr who ministered to the Abenaki people 300 years ago, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The pilgrimage is set for 3:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, […]
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Skowhegan History House to host talk by educator
The Skowhegan History House is to offer “Lives Well Lived on Record” at the North Cemetery by Melvin Burnham, an educator and historic guide. His talk is to begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, under a tent on the History House lawn, 66 Elm St. Skowhegan’s North Cemetery, like most burial grounds, serves as […]
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UMaine at Augusta announces part-time dean’s lists
The University of Maine at Augusta has announced its fall 2020 spring 2021 part-time dean’s list. Names are listed alphabetically by county and city within the state of Maine, followed by national. Androscoggin Zach Danse, Darlene Gardner, Jennifer King, Kathleen Libby and Amanda Monaghan, all of Auburn; Dezirey Durazo of Greene; Kaeli Strout of Leeds; […]
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Job Corps offers career training to youth
Job Corps is enrolling people aged 16-24 interested in free learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical and culinary arts. Virtual and online learning options are available. People can earn their high school diploma or equivalency, as well as their driver’s license, at the same time. Housing and meals are included […]
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SNAPSHOT: Dresden resident earns Spirit of America award
Allan Moeller Sr. received the Spirit of America award July 11 during the Dresden Summerfest. From left are Dave Probert, 2021 recipient Allan Moeller Sr., State Rep. Allison Hepler, Peter Walsh, Tonia Clark, Mary Walsh and Gary Getchell.
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Pittsfield student inducted into economics honor society
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College student Brayden Rollins of Pittsfield, a communication major in the class of 2021, has been accepted into the Gamma Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society for Economics, for the 2020-21 academic year. Students are invited to join the society if they have completed at least 12 […]
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St. Michael’s College recognizes local graduates
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Two local students graduated May 13 from Saint Michael’s College. Katriona Maria Hajduk of Winthrop was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies, and Cody D. Stockford of Winthrop was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.
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Hospice group to offer ‘Create a Mosaic’ grieving workshop
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is to offer “Create a Mosaic,” the second in a series of workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. The workshop is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, in the Hospice Community Healing Garden at 304 Main St. Participants will have the opportunity to create a […]
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UMaine at Augusta recognizes full-time dean’s list students
The University of Maine at Augusta has announced its 2021 spring semester full-time dean’s list. To qualify for the full-time dean’s list, students must a) complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of 100-level or higher UMA coursework (exclusive of pass/fail courses); and b) maintain a semester grade point average in these courses is 3.25 […]
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Sacred music conference planned in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul will host the second annual Maine Sacred Music Conference on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12 and 13, at 122 Ash St. “Participants will be joining Catholic musicians, religious, and lay people dedicated to the revival of the centuries-old commitment to beauty and reverence in Catholic liturgy […]