Job Corps is enrolling people aged 16-24 interested in free learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical and culinary arts. Virtual and online learning options are available. People can earn their high school diploma or equivalency, as well as their driver’s license, at the same time. Housing and meals are included […]
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SNAPSHOT: Dresden resident earns Spirit of America award
Allan Moeller Sr. received the Spirit of America award July 11 during the Dresden Summerfest. From left are Dave Probert, 2021 recipient Allan Moeller Sr., State Rep. Allison Hepler, Peter Walsh, Tonia Clark, Mary Walsh and Gary Getchell.
Pittsfield student inducted into economics honor society
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College student Brayden Rollins of Pittsfield, a communication major in the class of 2021, has been accepted into the Gamma Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society for Economics, for the 2020-21 academic year. Students are invited to join the society if they have completed at least 12 […]
St. Michael’s College recognizes local graduates
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Two local students graduated May 13 from Saint Michael’s College. Katriona Maria Hajduk of Winthrop was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies, and Cody D. Stockford of Winthrop was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.
Hospice group to offer ‘Create a Mosaic’ grieving workshop
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is to offer “Create a Mosaic,” the second in a series of workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. The workshop is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, in the Hospice Community Healing Garden at 304 Main St. Participants will have the opportunity to create a […]
UMaine at Augusta recognizes full-time dean’s list students
The University of Maine at Augusta has announced its 2021 spring semester full-time dean’s list. To qualify for the full-time dean’s list, students must a) complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of 100-level or higher UMA coursework (exclusive of pass/fail courses); and b) maintain a semester grade point average in these courses is 3.25 […]
Sacred music conference planned in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul will host the second annual Maine Sacred Music Conference on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12 and 13, at 122 Ash St. “Participants will be joining Catholic musicians, religious, and lay people dedicated to the revival of the centuries-old commitment to beauty and reverence in Catholic liturgy […]
Winthrop library to celebrate author Kerri Arsenault
The Bailey Public Library in downtown Winthrop will host Kerri Arsenault at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, in the King Event Room on the first floor of the library at 39 Bowdoin St. The event is the seventh part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women that will run through 2021. Arsenault will give a […]
Pittsfield institute to hold 1970, 1971 class reunions
PITTSFIELD — On the first weekend in August, Maine Central Institute plans to celebrate a double reunion and welcome alumni and friends back to the Pittsfield campus. Since MCI was not able to hold a reunion last year, this year the institute will honor two 50th reunion classes: the class of 1970 and the class […]
Farmington student graduates from Connecticut college
STAMFORD, Conn. — Emilie T. Saulter of Farmington recently graduated from the University of Connecticut.