AUGUSTA — The Finance Authority of Maine, which administers state and federal college grants and scholarships, has announced the 2012 schedule for free workshops on completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid throughout the state. College Goal Maine will launch on Jan. 4 and continue into February, offering free assistance with FAFSA completion, […]
2011
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Paris Library offers downloadable books
PARIS — E-books exclusively available for Paris Public Library members are now accessible on the Maine InfoNet Download Library. Along with the Download Library’s other holdings, only Paris Public Library accounts may borrow these supplemental e-books, available in both E-PUB and Kindle formats. The e-books include: Robyn Carr, “Bring Me Home for Christmas;” Lee Child, […]
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Well done – Lori Feeley
PERU — Lori (Hunt) Feeley graduated from Tiffin University in Ohio with the degree of Master of Science in criminal justice with concentration in homeland security, summa cum laude. Feeley, formerly of Peru, and her husband reside in Northern Virginia and are both employed by the United States Department of Homeland Security. She is the […]
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Well done – James Philbrook
STANDISH — James Philbrook of Auburn has been awarded the Industrial Roofing Scholarship at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Philbrook is a sophomore liberal studies major and one of 20 outstanding students who are receiving scholarships through the Corporate Alliance Program for Scholarships this year.
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Well Done – Ryan Crocker
STANDISH — Ryan Crocker of Jay has been awarded the IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Scholarship at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Crocker is a senior chemistry major and one of 20 outstanding students who are receiving scholarships through the Corporate Alliance Program for Scholarships this year.
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REACH celebrates 30th anniversary
PARIS – REACH, Oxford County’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, celebrated its 30 years of service at the organization’s annual meeting on Oct. 26 at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The event included honoring those who have been involved with REACH from the beginning, and who remain committed to REACH 30 years later. […]
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A Sun Journal reader project: The future of Bates Mill No. 5 results are in
LEWISTON — The votes are in, all 914 of them. You have spoken and you’d like Bates Mill No. 5 to become . . . the next Faneuil Hall! Vendor stalls. Intimate pubs. Walkable arts space. Cue mimes, giggling children and aroma of fresh-baked chocolate orange cookies. A panel of economic development experts praised the […]
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Beth Bell Sworn in as Androscoggin County Commissioner
AUBURN — New Androscoggin County Commissioner Beth Bell of Auburn was sworn in Friday morning, replacing Jonathan LaBonte as the representative for Auburn, Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls. The oath was administered by Clerk Patricia Fournier at the county courthouse. Bell, 51, was appointed last week by Gov. Paul LePage to fill the seat vacated […]