The Gray New Gloucester Optimist Club presents pocket Constitutions to the Gray-New Gloucester Middle School in Gray to be used for classroom instruction. In attendance were students Kai Sui, Alex Hamilton, Principal Richard Riley-Benoit, student Cooper Bucci, and Optimist Club members George Mathews, Virginia Bennett and Teacher Annie Cook. The club joined other Optimist Clubs […]
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Maine Army National Guard completes command restructuring
On Sept. 10, in a brief signing ceremony at the Augusta Armory, the commanders of the two brigade level units in the Maine Army National Guard formally exchanged commands, the final of several changes in a two-year restructuring of the force, a process intended to increase the overall readiness and efficiency of the organization. Signing […]
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Bishop celebrates annual Blue Mass to honor first responders
BANGOR — Bishop Robert Deeley celebrated the annual Blue Mass Sept. 17 at St. John Church. The Mass is an opportunity to show gratitude towards and to pray for those who work in public safety, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and game wardens, all of whom were represented at the ceremony. The […]
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Waterville’s Lakewood residents release butterflies
WATERVILLE — There were smiles and expressions of wonder and delight Sept. 12, as residents and staff at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood released a few dozen butterflies to symbolize the joy of living. The event was a collaboration between Lakewood and Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. Residents participated in a short ceremony of […]
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Gardiner student research project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Kyla Driscoll of Gardiner, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in interactive media and game development at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project, titled Acadia Dark Sky. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project […]
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Mass marks start of school year at Saint Dominic Academy
LEWISTON — Continuing a long tradition, Bishop Robert Deeley gathered with members of the Saint Dominic Academy school community Sept. 13 for a Mass celebrating the start of the school year. Hundreds of students from both the Lewiston and Auburn campuses of St. Dom’s filled nearly every pew of Holy Cross Church in Lewiston. While […]
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United Way, credit union renew partnership
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has OTIS Federal Credit Union as part of its Corporate Champion Circle. OTIS has a long history of community involvement, especially when it comes to hunger, according to a news release from Nichole Ernest of United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The circle is a unique opportunity for […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club lists Sept. 12 results
Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield placed first at the Lewiston Bridge Club on Sept. 12. Tied for second and third were Linda Smith of Oxford and Ron Reynolds of Auburn, and Les Buzzell of Auburn and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. Joan Quinn of Wilton and Roger Labbe of Lisbon Falls placed […]
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Southern New Hampshire University recognizes local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Several local students have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University 2023 summer president’s list. They include Anthony Diaferio of Brooks, Julia Desch of Gardiner, Josiah Kearns of Winthrop, Talon Mosher of Winslow, Alisha Barrette of Skowhegan, Emily Kaplan of North Monmouth, Gavin Cole of Palmyra, Candice Eaton of Waterville and Christian Burgoyne of Farmington. Also, Alyson Cass of Waterville, Rylee […]
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Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes club raises $31K for youth mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2023 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club raised over $31,000 Sept. 1 to support one-to-one youth mentoring in Kennebec Valley, according to a news release from Monica Charette with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine. Belgrade Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2023 Tournament winners: • 1st Place […]