WEST POINT, N.Y. — Cadet Emma Kay Begin, daughter of John and Michelle Begin of Chelsea, graduated May 22 from the U.S. Military Academy. Begin graduated in 2016 from Hall-Dale High School in Farmingdale and was a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School in 2017. While at West Point she concentrated her […]
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Belfast art center receives $25K anonymous gift
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts has received an anonymous contribution of $25,000 for its capital project Waterfall Rising, as contractors finish the first phase for the new parking lot and landscape design at the former Governor Anderson School. “We are so grateful to the donor for this gift,” said Executive Director Kim Fleming, according to a […]
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Gorman college scholarships go to 9 students
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nine Maine community college students were awarded full tuition scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. The students were celebrated May 18 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L.Bean leadership. The scholarship supports three students at Southern Maine Community College, the largest college […]
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Union car show returns to fairgrounds
The Union Fairgrounds Car Show is to be held Saturday, June 5, at the fairgrounds on Common Road. The spectator gate will open at 10 a.m., and the rain date is Saturday, June 12. Registration to show or sell will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. with a price of $10 for the car […]
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KVCC names dean’s list students
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College has announced its 2021 spring dean’s list. The following students have earned a place on the dean’s list by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 9 credit hours or more for the semester. Whitney Kain of Abbot, Adam Robinson of Addison, Savannah Dube and Evelyn McKenzie, […]
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Damariscotta art gallery plans 2-person show
DAMARISCOTTA — Kathleen Thornton and Linda Healy are to share the spotlight in a two-person show from Thursday, June 3, to June 23 at the River Room at River Arts. The artists are long-time friends, scientists by training and profession, and keen observers of the natural world. The public is invited to meet the artists […]
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Local students graduate from N.H. university
DURHAM, N.H. — The following local students graduated May 22 and 23 from the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Corinna Coulton of East Winthrop earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science. Kierra Rolston of Litchfield was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional sciences. Alexander Terry of Benton graduated with a […]
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Solon workshop to focus on birds, forestry
SOLON — Landowners, foresters and loggers interested in learning how to support Maine’s forest songbirds are invited to attend a “Forestry for Maine Birds” workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 5. The workshop will be held at the Robbins Hill Scenic Area (Old Canada Road), U.S. Route 201, in Solon. In the spring, […]
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Eight non-profits receive grants from The Very Basics Fund
REGION — Literacy Volunteers, American Red Cross, Safe Voices, Rural Community Action Ministry, Care and Share Food Closet, Mission at the Eastward, Western Maine Center for Children and Rangeley Region Health and Wellness Partnership received grants in May totaling $28,429. Funding was provided through generous donations to the fund from individuals, businesses and foundations. United […]
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HEAP applications open
EAST WILTON — Western Maine Community Action, Inc. (WMCA) continues to assist with applications for residents of Franklin County for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP or Fuel Assistance) who have not applied and received a benefit since Aug. 24, 2020. Applications will be taken through July 15 for this program year. All applications are […]