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.
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Damariscotta-Newcastle rotary recognizes community members
DAMARISCOTTA — In keeping with Rotary Foundation’s mission to “enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty” during the club’s annual Change Over Dinner on June 28 at the 1812 House, the Rotary Club of Damariscotta – Newcastle presented a […]
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West Gardiner student makes College of the Holy Cross dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Hunter Russell of West Gardiner was named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at College of the Holy Cross. A member of the class of 2021, Russell is majoring in biology. To qualify, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA […]