NEWTON, Mass. — Three local students at Lasell University presented original research, creative works and academic presentations at the annual Connected Learning Symposium in April. Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell presented “What I Know Now: Discoveries from Social Science Majors’ Capstones,” about psychology and sociology projects and the process of collaboration, grant writing, and preparing for […]
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New Sharon student makes Bismarck College president’s honor roll
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon has been named to the 2023 spring semester Bismarck State College president’s honor roll with a 4.0 GPA. Students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point on a 4.0 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC president’s […]
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Farm Fresh Rewards offers new benefits for SNAP/EBT shoppers
Farm Fresh Rewards, a program of Good Shepherd Food Bank, transitioned from paper vouchers to a discount at the checkout, aiming to make it easier to use rewards. SNAP/EBT shoppers will receive a 50% point-of-purchase discount on a wider variety of eligible fruits, vegetables, legumes and seedlings. Farm Fresh Rewards is a nutrition incentives program […]
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Penobscot artist to give talk in Skowhegan June 8
SKOWHEGAN — Barry Dana is scheduled to be the next speaker in the Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center’s Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series. The next talk will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave. Dana will share his process in creating a new mural, […]
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Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Malachi Lowery is valedictorian, and Damon Wilson is salutatorian.
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Kids’ Fishing Derby set for Oquossoc July 6
Last year, the Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association guides put on its first Kids’ Fishing Derby. More than 80 kids participated across the three age groups. This year’s derby is set for Thursday, July 6, at the Guides’ Fishing Pond, located behind the clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc. There will be three […]
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Winthrop-based trust seeks volunteers for Fayette work day June 10
FAYETTE — Kennebec Land Trust’s stewardship staff seeks volunteers for a trail work day scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Hales Pond Woodland Preserve. This event is a part of the Love Maine Trails Month. Work will include trimming and clearing vegetation to create a new trail from Bamford Pond […]
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Gardiner church to offer vacation Bible camp starting June 19
The Gardiner First Church of the Nazarene Church invites children to a free summer event, Monumental Bible Camp. The camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 19-23, at the church on outer Brunswick Avenue at 6 Nazarene Way. A picnic and celebration is set for Sunday, June 26, according to […]
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute recognizes local graduates
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local graduates received degrees on May 13 during Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th commencement exercises. Hope Hutchinson of Greene majored in biology and biotechnology and professional writing. Jacob Mills of Augusta majored in biomedical engineering. Check out upcoming area events!
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Readfield student earns Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine degree
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Sarah Adams of Readfield was awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree on May 19 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Adams is the daughter of Shira and Dr. Stephen Adams of Walla Walla, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in neuroscience from Columbia University in 2016. She is […]