Nominations are open for GrowSmart Maine’s fourth annual Smart Growth Award competition. The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, Aug. 3. Smart growth is a common-sense concept that helps communities welcome — and manage — growth while still maintaining their historic feel and natural beauty, according to a news release from GrowSmart Maine. The awards […]
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Bereavement workshop series to begin July 13
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is to offer a series of summer workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. The workshops will be held in the Hospice Community Center Healing Garden at 304 Main St. in Waterville. Workshops include “Is This Normal? What to Expect When You Are Grieving,” July 13; “Mosaic […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Curry College
MILTON, Mass. — Patrick Wheeler of Winthrop received a Bachelor of Arts degree during commencement exercises May 23 at Curry College. Curry College honored 687 graduates in its 141st commencement celebration. The ceremony was livestreamed from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 2,300 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff, among other Curry community […]
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Winthrop High School posts Q3 honor roll
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. High Honors Seniors: Kerrigan Anuszewski, Jenna Buzzell, Hannah Duley, Madison Forgue, Rowan Goebel-Bain, Noah Grube, Landen Huff, Dana Lesko, Lindsay Letourneau, Ella Michaud, Nathan Miller, Fisher Parker and Jacob Smith. Juniors: Sarah Adam, Logan Baird, […]
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Maranacook Middle School names honor students
READFIELD — Maranacook Middle School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Galina Ariskin, Jonathan Bell, Kendra Bor, Lillian Brosey, Melanie Chalmers, Anna Clauson, Carter Conway, Claire Dwyer, River Fallos, Cameron Foster, Gabrielle Galbreath and Brayden Giacomuzzi. Also, Carolyne Maceda, James Marr, Luke McLaughlin, Leslie Moulton, […]
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Winslow High School recognizes honor students
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-term, second-semester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Grade Bilodeau, Justin Bolduc, Megan Cates, Elliana Dow, Jennifer Ferry, Anna Lakey, Riley Landry, Bohdi Littlefield, James Mason, Ronnie Mason, Leighton Matthews, Cassidy McIntire, Kaylee Nadeau, Abigail Thibodeau, Carly Warn, […]
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Emergency medical helicopter service benefit to begin
The event’s flexible format opens it to participants across Maine.
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Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits
In its second year of grant making, the Maine Community Foundation’s Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program is providing $225,000 to 11 Maine nonprofit organizations that are helping new ventures start and grow through shared workspaces and incubator and accelerator programs. MaineCF donors and partners made an additional eight grants totaling $183,141. The local 2021 grantees […]
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Winslow graduate places 3rd in ‘Arrive Alive’ contest
Winslow High School graduate Zoë Reardon won third place in the 17th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest. The contest asked students to come up with a creative message about the dangers of drinking and driving and/or distracted driving. Reardon’s digital artwork depicts the importance of making smart decisions when behind the wheel. The Winslow native […]
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Augusta library to offer CareerCenter appointments
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library, at 45 Winthrop St., plans to offer Zoom-facilitated CareerCenter appointments on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings, starting in July. Maine CareerCenters provide a variety of free employment and training services at no charge for Maine workers and businesses. Whether one is looking to improve your job qualifications, explore a different […]