SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students graduated May 15 during Western New England University’s undergraduate commencement. Lauren Patricia Chadwick of Gardiner graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmaceutical business. Ian B. Van Twistern of Winthrop graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering.
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Winslow Junior High School posts honor roll
Winslow Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its third trimester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Madyson Achorn, Kiley Barron, Malyn Beaster, Adeline Blackstone, Kylie McCafferty, Kyri Meak, Brady Poulin, Sierra Sharp, Adelinn Silanpaa and Maya Veilleux. Honors: Seth Bard, Emma Barlow, Bethanny Blakley, […]
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Rangeley nonprofit to host street dance
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has planned its annual street dance, featuring Elmore Twist, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, on Pond Street. The event is co-sponsored by Ecopelagicon and the Dead River Company. The street dance is an open-air rock concert for the whole family. The event is free to the […]
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Bicentennial lecture about Merrymeeting Bay’s earliest European settlers
Meet and greet Dr. Bruce Bourque and Frederick Koerber July 10 at Old Fort Western in Augusta.
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Trust leads child abuse prevention effort
AUGUSTA — Maine Children’s Trust seeks Maine citizens to join The Front Porch Project of Maine. The trust has partnered with the network of prevention councils in every Maine county to deliver training directly to the community to encourage community members to become committed and engaged in protecting children and supporting families in their community. […]
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Hospice group to host grief workshop July 13
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer the first of a series of workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. Is this Normal? What to Expect when Grieving is planned for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. This is a discussion workshop for anyone at any point in their grief journey, to […]
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Pre-K, kindergarten registration underway in Farmington area
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 school secretaries plans to schedule an in-person registration appointment with families of pre-K and kindergarten students who have completed their registration paperwork for fall 2021. Those who have not completed the registration paperwork or have questions can call the closest school. Secretaries’ schedules are varied over the summer; leave […]
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Albion student earns degree from Springfield College
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Ryan Pellerin of Albion has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management from Springfield College for studies completed in 2021. Springfield College concluded its 2021 commencement weekend with eight separate in-person ceremonies at Stagg Field on the Springfield College main campus; four each on May 15 and 16.
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USM recognizes local dean’s list students
The University of Southern Maine has named the following local students to its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Androscoggin County: Alex Strout, Kim Pepin, Faith Robinson, Danica Peaslee, Phoebe Gouette, Addie Landre, Mackenzie Heathco, Jennifer Nash, Morgan Jeffords, Meghan Rittall, Maria Dugarte, Kathy Williamson, Maggie Whelan, Fatuma Whelan, Justin Trottier, Ethan Brown, Olivia Jalbert, Shiva […]
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Georgia university recognizes local graduates
MACON/ATLANTA, Ga. — Mercer University conferred bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students at five commencements held in May in Macon and Atlanta. The following area students were among those who graduated from Mercer during the 2020-2021 academic year: Bobbie Peacock of Canaan, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration. Bailey Chalmers […]