ELMIRA, NY — Several area students were among this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award at Elmira College. They include Zachary Gobout of Farmingdale, Emma Fortie of Oakland, Jonathan Eccher Mullally of Oakland, and Synthia Ladner of Bowdoin. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in […]
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Windsor couple carves, paints eagle to honor Wreaths Across America founder
Alan Johnston, U.S. Army veteran and commander for the Maine Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, on Aug. 6 led the dedication of a hand-carved wood eagle to Wreaths Across America’s founder Morrill Worcester, as part of the organization’s annual Stem to Stone event in Downeast Maine, according to a news release […]
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Augusta student earns master’s degree from Baylor University
WACO, Texas — Brandon Emerson of Augusta graduated in May with a Master of Music degree in performance at Baylor University. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Rangeley nonprofit announces art show winners
Every first Thursday in August, Rangeley Friends of the Arts holds its annual Art in August in the heart of Oquossoc Village in the Rangeley Lakes Region. This year’s offerings included a wide variety of fine art and fine craft. Winners in both the 2D and 3D category featured woodworking, knitting, pottery, painting and photography, […]
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UMaine student from China researches, tracks turtles
Growing up in China, Maine, Hunter Praul said he always had an interest in exploring the outdoors, especially for reptiles and amphibians. He became an Eagle Scout, but even outside of his troop outings, he would find himself in forests, lakes and stream banks looking for frogs, toads, turtles and anything else he could find. […]
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Local students make Emerson College dean’s list
BOSTON — Four local students have been named to 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Emerson College. Emily Curtis of Pittsfield, majoring in writing, literature publishing (4+1), is a member of the class of 2022. Ella Fishman of Lincolnville, majoring in creative writing BFA, is a member of the class of 2024. Georgia Howe of […]
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UMaine Presque Isle names local dean’s list students
PRESQUE ISLE — Local students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list. There are no longer distinctions between highest honors, high honors, and honors; instead, all students who achieve academic distinction appear on one honors list. Additionally, an award category has been added to […]
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Saco-based company recognizes Maine scholarship recipients
Local students reside in Oakland, Hartland, Union-Warren and Skowhegan.
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Manchester teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Mason Noah Pare of Manchester received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows provided the keynote address to the 40 people present praising Mason’s long-term commitment to helping others while enjoying the Scouting program. “We are living in incredibly challenging […]
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Vassalboro Pack 410 treated to visit by Maine Warden Service
Pack to hold open house Aug. 20 at Vassalboro Community School.