BOSTON — The following students have been named to 2020 fall semester dean’s list at Emerson College. The requirement to make dean’s list is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Alexa Gallant of Augusta, class of 2022, is a writing, literature and publishing major. Allison Hughes of Burnham, class of […]
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UMF center to reopen pool to public April 5
Reservations will be accepted beginning Monday, March 29.
Waterville chamber seeks applicants for 4-year scholarship
The Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship is awarded annually for all four years to a recipient upon successful completion of his/her first semester of college with a 2.0 GPA or better.
Festival to offer explanation of COVID-19 vaccine science
A Husson University assistant professor will speak in an online forum March 30.
Applications open for agricultural development grants
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources seeks project applications for its 2021 Agricultural Development Grant program. The bureau expects to award up to $250,000 this year. The program supports projects involving market research, market promotion, and testing and demonstrating new technologies. Additional priority will […]
Local students earn degrees from Western Governors University
SALT LAKE CITY — The following local students have earned a degree from Western Governors University. Sadie Trask of Benton received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Courtney Cook of China received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Brenda Ryder of Liberty received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Michelle Caminos of […]
Foundation seeks applications for traditional handcrafts
ELLSWORTH — The Belvedere Traditional Handcrafts Fund of the Maine Community Foundation seeks applications. The fund supports projects and organizations that promote Maine traditional handcrafts. Only nonprofit and municipal organizations are eligible; MaineCF cannot make grants to individual artists. New this year, because of the pandemic, the fund will offer general operating support grants only […]
Lyme disease risks, prevention talk set for March 30
The Camden Public Library will host Rika K. Keck — of NY Integrated Health and the Global Lyme Alliance Ambassador Program — for an informational online presentation about Lyme disease risks and prevention. The free program, aimed at bringing to light some of the newest studies and treatments related to Lyme disease, will be held […]
Maine Specialty Crop Grant Program applications open
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s Bureau of Agriculture seeks Specialty Crop Block Grants program applications from Maine’s specialty crop industry, to present for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bureau anticipates awarding at least $500,000 in 2021. The block grant program is specifically designed to enhance the competitiveness […]
Maine Bicentennial Commission receives Dirigo star for time capsule
The University of Maine event was livestreamed, and the recordings are available on the Maine200 YouTube page and Maine200 Facebook page.