MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named seven local students to its 2022 winter dean’s list. They are Samantha Porter of Vassalboro, Jordan Hersom-Lilly of Richmond, Justin Drescher of Augusta, Devon Gross of Waterville, John Sullivan of Hallowell, Lindsay Cushman of Monmouth and Courtney Webster of Wilton. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned […]
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Augusta educational institution offers online, tuition-free workshops
New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for June, including self-paced and interactive online workshops that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule, with offerings for June and beyond, is accessible […]
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Two local students graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local students, Brock Jolicoeur and Rowan Labaugh, were awarded bachelor’s degrees on May 14 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 153rd commencement. Jolicoeur, of Waterville, majored in physics. Labaugh, of Augusta, majored in mechanical engineering.
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Faculty members say departure of new UMA president not enough to quell concerns; some call for system chancellor to resign
UMaine System board of trustees takes no action on Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s contract, which expires June 30, but expects to decide in the coming weeks whether to keep Malloy.
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Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years
A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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AARP Maine names state walking college fellows
Local fellows live in Augusta, Hallowell and Palermo.
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Trek Across Maine seeks volunteers for 2022 ride
The Trek Across Maine is searching for volunteers for its 38th annual bike ride, scheduled for Friday to Sunday, June 17-19. The trek will start at Thomas Point Beach and Campground in Brunswick, with overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and St. Joseph’s College in Standish, according to a news release from the American […]
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UMaine System faculty lose faith in chancellor as his contract comes up for renewal
‘He doesn’t understand or want to understand the issues the faculty are raising,’ said a professor from the Augusta campus, the first school to declare no confidence in Chancellor Dannel Malloy.
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Traveling memorial to visit Augusta May 29-30
AUGUSTA — The GoldStars Tribute Wall is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 29, and from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center Drive. An opening ceremony is set for 10 a.m. May 29. Food will be provided at no […]
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‘Where will you go from here?’ Kennebec Valley Community College graduates 375 students
Commencement speaker Kristina Cannon reminded graduates of the importance of the role they have in their rural Maine towns.