The Farmington school awarded diplomas to 163 students at Sunday’s graduation ceremony.
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French President Macron calls a snap legislative election after defeat in EU vote
The move comes as first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union’s parliamentary election.
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Early estimates suggest a shift to the far right as European Union election nears an end
The European Union, which has its roots in the defeat of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, kept the hard right to the fringes of politics for decades.
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Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel’s war Cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu
Gantz had previously said he would leave the government by June 8 if Netanyahu did not formulate a new plan for postwar Gaza.
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HealthReach recognized by Breathe Easy Maine
WATERVILLE — Connie Coggins, HealthReach president & CEO, recently announced that HealthReach has received the highest award level for tobacco-free achievements. The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Breathe Easy Maine initiative recognized 44 healthcare, hospital, higher education and behavioral health organizations, as well as four individual Gold Star Champions, for efforts to address tobacco use […]
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Gardiner FCU awards $24K to local food pantries and organizations
Gardiner Federal Credit Union recently held its annual Ending Hunger Check Reception to distribute the funds it raised in 2023. The reception was held at Spectrum Generations Cohen Center, where representatives of local food pantries and organizations were in attendance. Each of the agencies invited help local families and individuals faced with food insecurities. A […]
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Finsulate triumphs at Dirigo Labs pitch competition with ecological boating solution
Finsulate recently secured a $25,000 prize sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank at the accelerator’s third pitch competition held in Waterville. Finsulate creates sustainably responsible foul-release wrap to replace anti-fouling paint on boats, docks, buoys, and other objects in the ocean. Hosted at the Greene Block + Studios in downtown Waterville, 12 companies spanning various industries […]
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Biden pays respects to fallen U.S. soldiers with cemetery visit
Biden’s trip was full of emotional moments, and the president grew heavy-eyed after meeting with World War II veterans. A 21-gun salute cast eerie smoke over 9,388 white marble headstones at the Normandy American Cemetery.
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Absent teachers risk costing American schools $4 billion a year
Low starting pay, burdensome student loans, attrition and a smaller teacher pipeline have exacerbated absences.
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Gaza’s Health Ministry says 274 Palestinians were killed in Israeli raid that rescued 4 hostages
Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 274 Palestinians including dozens of children were killed in the Israeli air and ground raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas