BOSTON — The following area students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Emma Whitney of Augusta, Lauren A Boehnert of Farmingdale, Coleman Jamil Conner and Sarah Elizabeth Williamson, both of Jefferson, and Keegan Choate of Winthrop.
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Maine Community Foundation awards $98K to nonprofits
Through its Community Building Grant Program, the Southern Midcoast Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $98,612 in community-building grants to 13 nonprofits. The committee awards grants from MaineCF’s Lincoln and Sagadahoc county funds. Grant recipients include Lincoln County Dental in Wiscasset, which plans to utilize the funds to optimize patient health and minimize the […]
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Colonial re-anactors to meet Dresden firefighters in tug o’war
The annual Dresden Summerfest at the Pownalborough Court House returns this year to provide fun for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at 23 Courthouse Road, off Route 218. Colonial Maine Re-enactors will be on hand to join in the festivities, which include early American games for kids and […]
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Farmington hospital eases restrictions with new visitor policy
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital is easing its visitation restriction in response to new low daily COVID-19 cases statewide. Visitors or escorts are not permitted on the hospital campus, except the following: Hospital Inpatient Areas: • Pediatrics: Two parents/guardians allowed in all areas, provided space is sufficient to achieve compliance with social distancing. • Obstetrics: […]
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Phillips to celebrate Old Home Days in August
The Phillips Chamber of Commerce has new leadership.
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Area students graduate from Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students graduated May 15 during Western New England University’s undergraduate commencement. Ian B. Van Twistern of Winthrop graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering. Cameron A. Cox of Bowdoinham graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
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Center to offer college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions in Essentials of College Planning for adults looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions are to be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4; and at 9 […]
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University of Maine at Fort Kent recognizes dean’s list students
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced its 2021 spring dean’s list. This list includes full-time and part-time students. FULL-TIME DEAN’S LIST MAINE STUDENTS: ST. JOHN VALLEY ALLAGASH: Kristen Hafford. FORT KENT: Shaza Al Dabbas, Aaron Amoako-Baah, Taylor Barnady, Shannon Blanchette, Taylor Brown, Gizela Carranza, Abigail Espling, Trisha Fenelus, Ted Fleuriscat, Steve Gardner, Beatriz Garrido Jaramillo, Nickalous Gayle, Sarah Gudeman, Sylvie Guimond, Jon Haley, Heather Harness, Cady Hebert, Nuri Heo, Marcell Holness, Oluchi […]
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Teen reaches donation goal for Richmond church
Joe Valliere, a 16 year old from Brunswick, has reached his $10,000 goal in donations toward his Eagle Scout project; the funds now approach $11,000. His project is to replace the flooring of the narthex, chapel, and altar at St. Ambrose Church, located on Kimball Street. The extra donations will all go towards purchasing a […]
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Western New England University recognizes local graduates
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students graduated May 15 during Western New England University’s undergraduate commencement. Lauren Patricia Chadwick of Gardiner graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmaceutical business. Ian B. Van Twistern of Winthrop graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering.