WINTHROP — The Bailey Library plans to resume in-person events with a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at 39 Bowdoin St. The event, which features guest speaker Dawn McAndrews, is the fifth part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women that will run through 2021. McAndrews is the producing artistic director at the […]
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Click It or Ticket Campaign kicks off Monday
AUGUSTA – Together with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) two-week Click It or Ticket Campaign, the Maine Buckle Up. No Excuses! Campaign kicks-off on May 24th with State police, municipal police, and sheriff departments stepping up patrols through June 6. These campaigns are intended to raise awareness about the importance of seat belt […]
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Augusta student earns degree from Massachusetts university
WORCESTER, Mass. — Anne Guadalupi of Augusta received a bachelor’s degree May 9 during Assumption University’s 104th commencement exercises at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.
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Waterville tech center recognizes honor students
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center held its 32nd annual National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony May 13. The formal induction ceremony was held at the Waterville Senior High School Trask Auditorium. The following 24 students were recognized during the ceremony, including five inducted in 2020: Nathan Bacon, Automotive Technology; Michael D’Amico, Information Technology; Quinn Denis, […]
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North Anson school students start day with walk
NORTH ANSON — The K-5 Carrabec Community School was able to participate in a “Walking School Bus” event May 14, by masking up and socially distancing. The students enjoyed the half-mile walk before the start of the school day.
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Job Corps offers career training to young adults
AUGUSTA — Job Corps is enrolling youths aged 16-24, interested in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, and culinary arts, through free training. Virtual and online learning options are available, and people can meanwhile earn their high school diploma/equivalency and driver’s license. Housing and meals are included at no additional cost, and job placement […]
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Local students make Bob Jones University dean’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Bob Jones University. They include Hunter Farrell of Pittston, a freshman criminal justice major; Drew Hilton of South Gardiner, a freshman Christian ministries major; and Jacob Hilton of South Gardiner, a sophomore ministry and leadership major. The dean’s […]
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Maine Woodland Owners announces restart of in person programs
AUGUSTA — In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, Governor Mills has lifted all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in public outdoor settings in Maine as of May 24. As a result, Maine Woodland Owners will offer a full slate of in person field programs this summer and fall. The […]
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Pittsfield ballet theater to take outdoor stage May 29
PITTSFIELD — Bossov Ballet Theatre dancers are to present a new work, “Heartbeat,” on Saturday, May 29. Performances will take place at 3 and 7 p.m. on an outdoor stage on the institute campus. Emerging young artists have faced their own set of challenges during the pandemic. Most of theater’s student dancers have not had […]
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Augusta’s Fort Western museum to reopen May 29
Fort Western, the 1754 national landmark fort, store, and house on the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, will open for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 29. Fort Western was built as part of the Massachusetts military and settlement expansion into the Kennebec River Valley. During the French and Indian War, soldiers were stationed at […]