ATLANTA, Ga. — David Kent of Belgrade has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in robotics from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Kent was among approximately 4,435 undergraduate and graduate students who earned their degrees during the 2021 spring semester. They were recognized during the institute’s 260th commencement exercises May 7-8 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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Gardiner church to offer Bible camp
The Gardiner Nazarene Church invites youths to “Roar Vacation Bible Camp: Life is wild, God is good,” a free camp planned from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 21-25, at 6 Nazarene Way. Children can participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, play teamwork-building games, devour treats, sing and dance to catchy songs, experience one-of-a-kind […]
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Augusta student named to Assumption University dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Anne Guadalupi of Augusta, class of 2021, has been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Assumption University. “Anne is one of the many students who demonstrated incredible resiliency amid the challenges posed by COVID-19 during the previous academic year and remained committed to their programs of study,” said Assumption […]
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Center to offer career, education sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions in “Essentials of College Planning” for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions are being held at the following dates and times: • Wednesday, July 7 at 10 a.m.; • Thursday, July 8 at […]
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Two MCI graduates to continue in aviation field
PITTSFIELD — Two Maine Central Institute class of 2021 graduates, Randall Starbird and Emelyn Hatch, both of Pittsfield, have been part of the school’s aviation program for high school and pre-college students working towards receiving their private pilot’s licenses. Both are flying solo and have either taken their exams or are close to taking their exams […]
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Suicide support group to begin July 20
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to begin suicide support group meetings on Tuesday, July 20, in the Hospice Community Center Healing Garden, 304 Main St. in Waterville. Meetings are scheduled at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. This group is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. The group will include opportunities for […]
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Waterville Creates to kick off ‘Sunflower Project’
In conjunction with National Garden Week, June 6-12, Waterville Creates is to hold the “Sunflower Project,” a collaborative community-wide initiative designed to engage everyone from novice gardeners to experienced horticulturists in creating moments of sunshine in the urban landscape, feeding local birds and wildlife, and providing pollinating stations for bees. The Sunflower Project is set […]
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St. Michael School raises more than $17K for walk-a-thon
AUGUSTA — A year after turning into a virtual event because of the pandemic, the St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-a-thon returned as an in-person event May 19. “The school raised $17,380.87,” said Kevin Cullen, principal of St. Michael School, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. “The goal […]
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Damariscotta community to host conversation circles
Damariscotta’s Inn Along the Way has been quietly developing a collaborative community of people interested in interdependent living for older adults, for travelers and respite care for caregivers and for those for whom they are caring. The first guest rooms for residents are to be available later this year, and the upgrading of the old […]
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Gardiner student inducted into Phi Eta Sigma
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — Atifina Mathieu of Gardiner, majoring in interior design, is one of 126 students inducted into New York Institute of Technology’s chapter of Phi Eta Sigma — the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students.