While school activities came to an abrupt halt because of COVID-19, one special and long-awaited annual field trip for some young students in Lewiston came right to their front door, according to a news release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine. “A letter for me!” an excited Abdikafi Abdikadir says while opening a hand-delivered […]
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Maine AgrAbility offers farmers guidance on hiring workers with disabilities
Maine AgrAbility has a new resource for farmers who hire workers with disabilities. “Tips for Farmers Who Hire Individuals with Disabilities” offers guidance throughout the process, including identifying goals and expectations, understanding limitations, safety and health considerations, and developing adaptations for workers for successful outcomes. UMaine Extension bulletins may be ordered or downloaded from the […]
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Greenleaf honored by Western New England University College of Engineering
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Lindsey E. Greenleaf of Gardiner has been awarded the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Award for Outstanding Senior in Electrical Engineering at the 2020 College of Engineering Senior Awards Ceremony held on May 15. Students receiving this award are selected for a significant contribution made to the department. Chair, Electrical & Computer […]
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Jenni Nadeau graduates from Harding University
SEARCY, Ark. — Jenni Nadeau of Unity is one of more than 800 students who received their degree and will be recognized as a Harding University graduate during a virtual ceremony on Aug. 15. Nadeau earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies. Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of […]
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Storywalk opens at the Kennebec Land Trust Ezra Smith Wildlife Conservation Area
The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library received a grant from the Maine Bicentennial Commission to create a Storywalk at the Ezra Smith Conservation Area on Route 41 (Pond Road) in Mt. Vernon. This Storywalk features Winthrop author Lynn Plourde’s book, “At One In a Place Called Maine.” On the flipside of the pages are fun facts […]
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Jefferson Historical Society has calendars for sale
More than 36 vintage photos are featured in the 2021 edition of the Jefferson Historical Society’s calendar. Photos show Jefferson children, teens and adults having fun at picnics, parades, gatherings and at home, beginning in 1914 and continuing through several decades. Families represented in the photos are the Boardman, Bond, Clark, Fish, Flagg, Gray, Hallowell, […]
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Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic set for Aug. 19 in Rangeley
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Mingo Springs Golf Course, 43 Country Club Road, Rangeley, according to a news release from the chamber. To comply with COVID-19 guidelines and maintain social distancing, there will be two shotgun starts – […]
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Emma Conrad graduates from the University of New Haven
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — Emma Conrad of Winthrop received a Master of Business Administration in May from the Pompea College of Business at the University of New Haven. The University of New Haven is a private, co-educational university that was founded on the Yale campus in 1920.
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Cyclists across U.S. raise $550,000 for lung health and COVID-19 research
Virtual format paves the way for nonprofits to raise funds during pandemic.
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Kyle Thrace makes Chaplain College president’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Kyle Thrace of Belgrade Lakes, who is a creative media major, has been named to the 2020 spring semester president’s list at Champlain College, according to a news release from the college. Students on the president’s list have achieved a grade point average of 4.0 or higher during the semester.