JAY — Five graduating high school seniors from area towns were recently awarded scholarships of $500 each from OTIS Federal Credit Union. This year’s scholarship winners are Jack Gilbert of Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, Kaitlyn Paul of Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, Alexandria Dyke of Dirigo High School in Dixfield, Haley Walsh […]
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Greene student graduates from Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, R.I. — Courtney Caouette of Greene graduated summa cum laude in May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature as part of the class of 2021 at Roger Williams University.
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Roger Williams University names local dean’s list students
BRISTOL, R.I.— Two local students have been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Roger Williams University. They include Emma Feagin of Readfield and Meghan Smith of Manchester. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.
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Local students graduate from Bucknell University
LEWISBURG, Pa. — Two local students were presented degrees on May 23 at Bucknell University’s 171st commencement. Erin Holmes of Gray earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in markets, innovation and design. Owen Concaugh of Oakland earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.
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‘Maine Harvest Bucks’ returns to Farmington market
The Farmington Farmers’ Market plans to offer Maine Harvest Bucks at the market again this year. Maine Harvest Bucks is a program that helps thousands of Mainers eat more fruits and vegetables every year. People who buy food using SNAP, the program formerly known as food stamps, have an average of $4 a day to […]
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Fairfield club to resume bridge games
The Fairfield non-sanctioned bridge club plans to resume play on Tuesday, June 29, at the Elks Lodge on Industrial Road in Waterville. A time has yet to be determined. For a partner, to register, or for more information, call Ed Rushton at 207-859-3333.
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UMF project seeks entries about realism
The University of Maine at Farmington New Commons Project, in partnership with the Emery Community Arts Center, invites artists to submit their work for consideration for a fall exhibit, “Reimagining the Real.” This thematic exhibition is to be the opening event for the New Commons Project’s exploration this September of “Christina’s World” by Andrew Wyeth, […]
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Mount Vernon student named to president’s list at Nichols College
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon has achieved president’s list status for the 2021 spring semester at Nichols College. Students whose semester average is 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and no grades below B- will receive president’s list honors.
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Winslow student makes Northeastern dean’s list
BOSTON — Samuel Lambrecht of Winslow, an electrical and computer engineering major, was recently named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Northeastern University. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible […]
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Somerville farm, market opens new hiking trails
SOMERVILLE — New hiking trails are open at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, 217 Hewett Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday. The short trails, approximately 1 mile, wind through the farm fields with detours to visit the goat herd, over the brook, and through the forest. The view from the back hills provides […]