AARP Maine has announced that 11 organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants, part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity […]
2022
UMaine Farmington announces its spring semester dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its 2022 spring semester dean’s list. MAINE Albion: Noah Grindstaff, high honors. Alfred: Marissa Goodwin, high honors; and Emily Stinson, high honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, high honors. Arundel: Calli Leach, high honors. Athens: Brooke Miller, high honors. Atkinson: Jessica Gervais, honors. Auburn: Tom Brann, honors; Emily Farrington, […]
Availability of Maine defense lawyers reaches all-time low
Maine’s public defense agency reports only 224 attorneys are accepting assignments to new criminal and child protection cases from courts. In 2019, there were 410.
Auburn student graduates from The University of Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — Lydia Whittemore of Auburn graduated May 7 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from The University of Tampa. Check out upcoming area events!
Buckfield Junior/Senior High names honor students
Buckfield Junior/Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its third-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Giulia Battistella and Jamie Richardson. Grade 11: Chloe Gordon and Madisyn McAlister. Grade 9: Brittany Carrier, Jonas Culleton, Audrey Stimson and Annabelle Thone. Grade 8: Chloee Bennett, Alyssa Breton, Gunnar […]
July 4 shooting suspect said he considered 2nd shooting in Wisconsin
Robert E. Crimo III was charged with seven counts of murder late Tuesday.
Methane gas associated with digestive disorder and weight gain
Eight years ago, following emergency surgery and an extended stay in the hospital, I couldn’t eat without extreme bloating and pain, requiring a potent pain reliever. I spent months on bone broth and didn’t have the energy to walk beyond my driveway. Eventually, I was able to add organic eggs, raw milk, and pineapple. Unfortunately, […]
Free computer trainings offered by CMCC
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development (CWPD) at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is offering free Computer Support Specialist featuring CompTIA IT Fundamentals + and A+, CompTIA Network + and CompTIA Security + course instruction. All three training courses are being offered in addition to the current Comp TIA A+ course. The […]
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Meals JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 For the Friday night take-out supper on July 1will be Salisbury steak, mashed potato, corn and Honey Bun cake. $12. On July 8, the meal will consist of stuffed chicken breast, mashed potato, peas, cranberry sauce and banana pudding. $12. July 15, there will be vegetable […]
OTIS Federal Credit Union appoints Chris Bouchard as new CEO
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that Chris Bouchard has been hired as the new President/CEO as of June 13, 2022. He succeeds Roland Poirier, who has been serving as Interim President/CEO since December of 2021. Bouchard will lead OTIS Federal Credit Union in its continuing objective to provide its membership […]