A federal law passed in 2004 requires that all schools that receive federal funding provide a course to all students on the Constitution of the United States on Constitution Day, Sept. 17. The Founding Fathers ratified the Constitution on Sept. 17 in 1787. All public and private schools are urged to observe the law and […]
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SeniorsPlus announces online classes
LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has announced its Online Education Center classes for September. All classes are held virtually or telephonically at this time. Classes are free, unless noted. Register for classes by emailing [email protected] or calling 207-795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus.org/education-center or our Facebook page. Online classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay […]
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Area students graduate from Bates College
LEWISTON — Bates College graduated 463 students from 37 states and 52 countries on May 31. Area graduates are as follows: Michal Cwik of Auburn, majoring in physics. Cwik, whose parents are Wojciech W. Cwik and Iwona Cwik of Auburn, is a 2016 graduate of Edward Little High School. Cwik graduates as a member of […]
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Guidelines set for Lewiston, Auburn Adult & Community Education fall classes
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Adult Education and Auburn Adult & Community Education’s Fall 2020 brochure has come out with information about how students and teachers will remain safe throughout the semester. Enrichment classes are set to begin in September. They will be held at Lewiston High School, Edward Little High School and a number of […]
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Paris Public Library to hold used book sale
PARIS — The Paris Public Library will be hosting used book sales from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday of September, beginning Sept. 5, weather permitting. The sales will be held in the cordoned off driveway between the Paris Public Library and the Paris Town Office. Throughout the year, the library receives donations of […]
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Cancer Resource Center announces September activities
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, (CRCofWM), Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St, has announced the schedule of free virtual classes for September. Anyone impacted by cancer (cancer survivors and caregivers) may participate. Fall workshops Living with Cancer in the Pandemic: Finding Your New Normal — A SomaSoul Somatic […]
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Underhill recognized for hardwork
REGION — Telstar Physical Education Teacher Scott Underhill was recently selected as the recipient of the 2020 Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD) High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award. “In his first year back in our school district, Scott quickly established himself as a dedicated teacher and favorite […]
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On this date in Maine history: Aug. 25
Aug. 25, 1894: Renowned poet and author Celia Thaxter (1835-1894) dies on Maine’s Appledore Island, in the Isles of Shoals, the inspiration for many of her poems. She is 59. Although she was born on the mainland – in Portsmouth, New Hampshire – and spent many years away, she is associated most closely with the […]
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Sports on TV: Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Tuesday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts GOLF 6 p.m. GOLF — PGA Tour Champions Golf: The Charles Schwab Series, Second Round, Ozarks National Golf Course, Hollister, Mo. KBO BASEBALL 5:25 a.m. ESPN2 — Kia at Doosan MLB BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. NESN — Boston at Toronto FS1 — Baltimore at Tampa Bay […]
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Obituary: Shirley J. Crocker
AUBURN – Shirley J. Crocker, 78, of Auburn passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Hospice House. She was …