HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list for their academic achievements at Hofstra University. The are Francelia Depalma of Carthage, and Lucy Frenette of Lewiston. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the dean’s list.
February 2022
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Identity politics on Supreme Court must be subtle
The problem is not nominating a Black woman to replace the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. There are plenty of qualified legal scholars who are Black and female. The problem is making a big announcement that only Black women need apply.
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Farmington university project covers growing up amid Iranian Revolution
“Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi is the next planned featured topic in the University of Maine at Farmington’s New Commons project. “Persepolis” is Satrapi’s autobiographical coming-of-age story of growing up in Iran during the tumultuous political climate of the 1970s and ’80s. It follows her life of heartache and survival through pre- and post-revolutionary Iran, according […]
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Readfield student earns California college degree
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Lindsay Webber of Readfield graduated Dec. 17, 2021, with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic’s West campus in San Jose, California. Palmer College of Chiropractic also has campuses in Davenport, Iowa, and Port Orange, Florida.
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Volunteer Maine seeks Governor’s Awards nominations
AUGUSTA — Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, seeks nominations for all categories of the 36th annual Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism. Nominations are scheduled to close at 5 p.m. Friday, March 18, according to a news release from Volunteer Maine Since 1987, the awards have celebrated and recognized the role of […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lewiston Housing seeks volunteers to help with grocery deliveries
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing is looking for two weekly volunteers to pick up bags of groceries at St. Mary’s Food Pantry at 208 Bates St. at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and deliver them to residents at several of our housing sites. The time commitment each week is less than two hours. Background checks are required. […]
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Cal Thomas: Crime and a widow’s eloquence
The tendency is to forget monstrous events as other stories take their place. Recent police killings in New York, Harris County, Texas, and elsewhere must not be forgotten, lest they become more common and public safety is further compromised. Ultimately, it is up to voters to put people in office who will do more than offer “thoughts and prayers.”
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Livermore selectpersons want more information on community building lease before considering furnace replacement
The town was approached about replacing the oil furnace at the Brettuns Community Building.