WORCESTER, Mass. — Hanna B. Lavenson of Belgrade has earned first honors on the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Clark University. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Franklin Savings Bank Foundation Grants $51K in local scholarships
Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Development Foundation has this year awarded $51,000 in college scholarships to 21 students from 11 local high schools and four technical centers. Recipients benefited from scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $3,000. Scholarships awarded to the area high-schools have been specially designated for students with an inclination towards business-related programs, covering areas […]
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Lithgow Cribbage Club to return Sept. 1
AUGUSTA — The Lithgow Cribbage Club plans to meet from 1-4 p.m. every Friday starting Sept. 1 in the Board Room of the 45 Winthrop St. library. This program is free, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards are provided. For more information, call the library at 207-626-2415 or […]
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Augusta library to bring back tech help starting Sept. 5
AUGUSTA — For those who need assistance using technology, Alana MacArthur is scheduled to be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. She is available by appointment only at the Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Appointments are 20 minutes long. MacArthur can provide assistance with one of the public computers, […]
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Lincolnville student makes St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Kasey Wood of Lincolnville has been named to 2023 spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Wood, a member of the class of 2024, is majoring in data science. Wood attended Camden Hills Regional High School. To be eligible for the list, a student must have completed at least four courses […]
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Farmington-based food pantry receives $10K donation
UMF professor Dr. Steven Quackenbush and the Tyngtown club of Wilton have teamed up to give a donation to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to continue support the pantries backpack program.
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Emergency haying, grazing of Conservation Reserve Program Acres available
BANGOR — Agricultural producers impacted by excessive rain can now request haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in many Maine counties while still receiving their full rental payment for the land. “Excessive rain is heavily impacting livestock producers in Maine and across the country, and emergency haying or grazing of lands enrolled […]
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Foundation grants aid Lincoln, Sagadahoc county projects, nonprofits
Grants to 15 organizations from the Maine Community Foundation aim to help support nonprofit organizations and projects in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. The Southern Midcoast Committee awarded $121,294 through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program, according to a news release from the foundation with offices in Ellsworth and Portland. 2023 Grants from the Southern Midcoast Committee: […]
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Next Wiscasset Art Walk set for Aug. 31
716 Candles Project plans to offer insight, knowledge and stories from addiction.
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WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund lists 2nd-year grantees
WinterKids has announced the recipients of its Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund second-year grants, totaling $51,000, to 12 organizations across Maine. These grants are aimed at promoting outdoor activities and encouraging children to stay active throughout the year. The fund was established with the mission of getting kids outside and engaged in physical activities. Through a […]