SEWANEE, Tenn. — Kip O’Malley McGuire of Alexandria, Virginia, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at the University of the South’s 2020 commencement ceremonies held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 10. McGuire is the child of Michael McGuire, of Richmond. The University of the South is an independent liberal […]
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Champlain College students named to dean’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following area students have been named to the Champlain College dean’s list for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the Spring 2020 semester. Jacob Buzzell of Oakland, majoring in Computer Science & Innovation; Maggie Pono of Skowhegan, majoring in Game Design; Katherine Taddeo of Rangeley, majoring in […]
UMaine Extension to offer all-season gardening webinar Aug. 3
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar focused on how to build a movable greenhouse to extend the growing season. The webinar will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension office in Orono. All Season Gardening, led by UMaine Extension educators […]
Red Cross now offering antibody testing
The Red Cross is offering testing of all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies donated at their blood drives and donation centers, according to a news release from the United Way of Kennebec Valley in Augusta. Blood donors and the public could benefit from this insight, and by offering antibody testing, the Red […]
Mid-Maine Chamber Golf Classic sponsorships available
The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has sponsorships available for one of its largest fundraising events of the year. Mid-Maine Chamber Golf Classic is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 28 at the Waterville Country Club. Sponsorships available include: • Driving Range Sponsor ($500) — the chamber will provide a sign near the driving range with your […]
Richard M. Brassard graduates from UMass Lowell
LOWELL, Mass. — Richard Maurice Brassard of Monmouth was among the graduates honored by UMass Lowell’s 2020 Commencement on Friday, May 29. Brassard received a Master of Science in Engineering degree in Plastics Engineering, according to a news release from the university. The university held a virtual commencement ceremony May 29 for the more than […]
Mikayla M. Carr graduates from University of Connecticut
MANSFIELD, Conn. — Mikayla M. Carr of Pittsfield has graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design/Technical Theater from the University of Connecticut, according to a news release from the university.
University of Southern Maine Dean’s list
Area students earn academic recognition.
Lincoln County Food Initiative collaboration provides meals to families
Deliveries are made twice a week to approximately 40 households, and families who are able to pick up food themselves can access 10 food pantries in Lincoln County.
Samuel Johnson, Kira Vigue make UConn dean’s list
MANSFIELD, Conn. — Samuel Johnson of Readfield and Kira Vigue of Sidney have been named to 2020 spring dean’s list at the University of Connecticut, according to a news release from the university.