HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills Village Library, Bolsters Mills Road, plans to open to the public Saturday, Aug. 7, after being closed because of COVID-19 since March 2020. The librarian has continued to order books and keep up with the latest fiction and non-fiction. An hour has been added to Saturdays, and the library will […]
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Local students make Tufts University dean’s list
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Tufts University has announced its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Local students include Aidan Sweeney of Gray, class of 2024; Brooke Smiley of Lewiston, class of 2022; Jordan Smiley of Lewiston, class of 2022; and Raynor Ahlstrin-Muniec of Winthrop, class of 2023. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade […]
Local students make dean’s list at Tufts University
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Tufts University. They are Madeleine Hallen of Waterville, class of 2024; and Raynor Ahlstrin-Muniec of Winthrop, class of 2023. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary to support learning center
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is matching the first $10,000 in donations made by individuals, businesses and nonprofits in the area during July and August to support the Magic Lantern Innovation Lab Project. Being developed by the University of Maine and the 4H Foundation, the project’s goal is to increase the educational opportunities for youth […]
American star Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo.
Auburn church to host Bible school
AUBURN — Vacation Bible School is to be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 through Friday, Aug. 13, at Court Street Baptist Church 0n 129 Court St. This program will be presented by CEF — Child Evangelism Fellowship of Southern Maine. “Discovering Jesus!” will be the theme. Refreshments will be served. Crafts […]
Florida breaks record with more than 21,600 new COVID-19 cases
It’s the state’s highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
South Paris theater to offer new classes
SOUTH PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater is offering the community learning experiences focused on performance, movement, and equity at 190 Stock Farm Road, just off Route 117. • Mad Science for the Stage (Saturday, Aug. 7, 10-11:30 a.m.) is a class for children ages 8-12. The class teaches young performers how to experiment with doing […]
Lakes association to hold annual meeting in Greenwood
GREENWOOD — The Community Lakes Association is to hold its annual meeting and election of officers on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Old Greenwood Town Hall on Route 26, 270 Main St. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the meeting convening at 9 a.m. Mary Wicklund, from Maine Lakes, is to provide an overview […]
Pine Tree Camp in Rome switches to shorter weekend stays amid pandemic
Looking for ways of bringing campers back for the summer experience, the camp decided on three types of trips including Family Recreation Weekends for Maine people with disabilities and their families.