NEWCASTLE — The Frances Perkins Center has received a conservation grant from The 1772 Foundation in partnership with Maine Preservation for the France Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark. This $6,500 matching grant is to assist with roof repairs and preservation of the homestead, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2022. “The news […]
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Local students make SNHU dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following local students have been named to the 2021 winter dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. They include Katie Miller of Palermo, Nicole Gentz of Chelsea, Haley Dionne of Winthrop, Clyde Pingree of Livermore Falls, Rachel Paquette of Gardiner, Kayla Hatheway of Dresden, Zachary Hartt of Bingham, Erica Stetson of Winslow and Teagan Newhall of […]
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Camden fair to highlight environmental education
CAMDEN — The Stewardship Education Alliance Fair in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue, hosted by Camden Public Library, is to be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 4. People can meet representatives from 16 local nonprofits that support responsible stewardship of the environment. This family-friendly event will offer activities including a mobile marine […]
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Winslow choreographer creates piece for college program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Kathleen McCowan of Winslow was one of many Muhlenberg College dancers to share their creativity through movement. The Muhlenberg Dance Program and the Muhlenberg Dance Association collaborated to present “Ephemerality: Dances In Time,” an April 16-18 showcase for dance works created by student and faculty choreographers. McCowan, a choreographer in the class […]
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Local students named to SNHU president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has announced that the following local students have been named to the 2021 winter president’s list. The students include Christopher Poole of Greene, Heather Grant of West Gardiner, Danielle Pierce of Jefferson, Ariana Cousins of Augusta, Alexander Savage of Windsor, Alice Cantrell of Clinton, Lacey York of China, […]
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UMaine to offer dog clinic to youths
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a hands-on program for youth ages 9 to 18 interested in learning more about dogs. The clinic is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 12, at the University of Maine’s J. Franklin Witter Teaching and Research Center, 160 University Farm […]
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Center to offer college planning, career advising
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, “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: • Monday, June 14 at 9 a.m.; • Tuesday, June 15 at 9 […]
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Central Maine Community College names spring dean’s list
Central Maine Community College has announced its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Students on the president’s list earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). High honors denote a minimum GPA of 3.6 and honors recognizes those with a minimum GPA of 3.3. All students who have achieved […]
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Support centers to celebrate cancer survivors day
Sunday, June 6, marks the 34th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, a day when thousands of people in hundreds of communities across the globe hold celebrations to honor cancer survivors and to raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship. To join in Maine’s celebration of National Cancer Survivor Day, visit ncsd-maine.com throughout the weekend […]
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Winslow graduate earns degree from Maryland university
ADELPHI, Md. — Taylor Marie White of Winslow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from University of Maryland Global Campus. The university held a virtual stateside commencement on May 15 for more than 5,500 graduates of the class of 2021.