BOSTON — The following local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Emerson College. Alexa Gallant of Augusta, class of 2022, writing, literature and publishing major. Allison Hughes of Burnham, class of 2022, creative writing Bachelor of Fine Arts major. Georgia Howe of Farmingdale, class of 2024, creative writing Bachelor […]
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Camp Bomazeen hosts opening weekend for Scouts
BELGRADE — Camp Bomazeen Director Bruce Rueger had one message for the Scouts and leaders who attended camp on their opening weekend of program for the 2021 season, “Welcome home. Camp Bomazeen is open for the summer and we welcome you back.” “This is very exciting for us,” Rueger of Waterville said, according to a […]
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State library reopens at temporary location
AUGUSTA — After a long period of closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant facility relocation, the Maine State Library reopened its doors to the public July 12 at 242 State St. The library’s permanent location at the Cultural Building on the State Capitol Complex was closed to the public in May 2020 […]
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Author to share stories from women of the sea
The Kennebec Historical Society’s July Facebook live presentation is to be given by Ali Farrell at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. She plans to discuss her book “Pretty Rugged — True Stories from Women of the Sea.” “Pretty Rugged” dives into the gritty lives of female commercial fishermen as they hunt their prey on the […]
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Bicentennial series continues with lecture on French privateers
Fort Western is to host a meet and greet with lecturer Ken Hamilton.
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Waterville’s weekly Mass in Spanish moves to new site
WATERVILLE — Starting Saturday, July 17, the weekly Mass in Spanish is set to be celebrated at 4 p.m. at the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 101 Silver St. It had been held at Notre Dame Church. Masses in Spanish are celebrated in seven different communities: • Brewer: St. Teresa Church, 425 S. Main St., […]
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Gardiner Area High School names top 10 graduates
Kassidy Collins named valedictorian, James Rinderknecht salutatorian.
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Rangeley celebrates July 3rd in the Park, prepares for golf classic
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s July 3rd in the Park event was held. Visitors were treated to a variety of foods and activities for the children, the Joan Frost Art Show and the 3rd annual Great American Dog Parade. The lakeside park provided an ideal backdrop for the event and enticed visitors to come […]
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Clark University graduates
WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local students graduated in June from Clark University. A total of 490 bachelor’s degrees, 501 master’s degrees, and 10 doctorates, and conferred three honorary degrees during the university’s 117th commencement ceremonies. Brittany H. Cloutier of Greene graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Kaitlyn DeBlois of Montville graduated […]
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Winslow student makes University of Massachusetts Lowell dean’s list
LOWELL, Mass. — Treva Campbell of Winslow has been recognized for achieving academic distinction and been made to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Campbell is majoring in psychology.