AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, plans soon to offer a free workshop for adults who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or who have pre-diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered beginning Thursday, May 25. Workshop participants will meet weekly from 11 a.m. to noon […]
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UMFK students earn awards, scholarships
The University of Maine at Fort Kent recently presented its annual student awards and scholarships to both undergraduate students and those who graduated this spring. These awards and scholarships are presented to deserving students for their contributions to the campus and their academic achievements. Jacob Paris of Fort Kent was presented the John L. Martin […]
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Fayette student graduates from Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Gennah Mason of Fayette graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education May 7 from Bob Jones University. Mason also was named to the 2021 spring president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
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Nature writer to discuss wonders of bird migration
Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]
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Nature writer to discuss wonders of bird migration
Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]
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Art competition lauds Lee, Lewiston, Rangeley students
The winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s Second District included students from Auburn, Lee, Lewiston and Rangeley. All were recognized for their work, with first place going to Whitney Perkins from Lewiston High School. Perkins’ photograph, “Curious,” is to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building alongside winning artists from districts across […]
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Universities to offer supporting pollinators webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about supporting pollinators and their habitats from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday, May 26. “Supporting Pollinators in Your Landscape” will focus on native pollinators and their habitat needs, with tips for plant selection, […]
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UMF announces 2021 graduates
FARMINGTON — UMF celebrated the class of 2021 with virtual commencement ceremony May 8. The following graduates for the class of 2021 earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees: MAINE Acton: Emma Bennett, B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude; Albion: Molly Burns, B.S., Rehabilitation Services; Alfred: Katie Shupp, B.A., English; Arundel: Patience Rousseau, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Auburn: […]
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Hotline to provide late blight information
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new way for producers and gardeners to receive the latest information and alerts about late blight of potatoes and tomatoes. The Late Blight Hotline from UMaine Extension will send subscribers in the U.S. and Canada text messages with up-to-date late information from June 1 to […]
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Maine parishes continue support for Haitian brothers, sisters
Parishes across Maine have found ways to lend a helping hand to Haiti — support and care that has extended nearly 2,000 miles over many years and into the hearts of thousands in need. For more than 15 years, St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay have been paired […]