WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute completed their senior thesis as part of the university’s project-based educational experience, the Major Qualifying Project. The project is usually team-based and often focuses on very specific issues or needs of an organization that has partnered with the university to sponsor the student’s work. Vanessa […]
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Lewiston club names May 30 bridge winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met May 30 at the Lewiston Armory. Ron Reynolds of Auburn placed first; Pat Quinn of Otisfield, second; Teresa O’CLair of Lewiston, third; and Les Buzzell of Auburn, fourth. The club meets regularly at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the 65 Central Ave. armory. All levels of players are invited; a partner […]
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Gray student graduates from Harding University
SEARCY, Ark. — Nathan George of Gray graduated May 6 from Harding University during a spring commencement ceremony. George received a Master of Arts degree in organizational leadership. Check out upcoming area events!
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Oxford bridge club sets longest day tourney for June 23
The Oxford Hills Bridge Club is planning its 15th annual Longest Day Tournament to raise money for Alzheimer’s. It is scheduled for Friday, June 23, at the Oxford Rec Center, 221 King St. in Oxford. The club will have two games with a free lunch in between. The first game will begin at 9 a.m. […]
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Bethel library seeks plant donations for June event
Plant donations will be accepted until the night before the sale.
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Norway resident to give talk about illustrated travel journals June 22
Travel journals are on display at Norway Public Library through the end of the month.
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Ag department urges use of local or heat-treated firewood
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry urges Mainers and visitors to prioritize using local or heat-treated firewood. It’s a legal requirement, as there are stringent restrictions on the movement of certain firewood. Untreated firewood from out-of-state is banned (maine.gov/firewood), and transporting hardwood firewood from within specific quarantine areas is strictly prohibited […]
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Maine Army National Guard plans June community outreach projects
The Maine Army National Guard plans this month to be involved in six community outreach projects of various sizes for the 2023 annual training season. Officially termed Innovative Readiness Training, or IRTs, the projects have long been a staple in the Maine National Guard’s annual training repertoire, particularly for engineering and transportation units. The federal […]
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Lakeside Libations and Celebration set for Winthrop Aug. 24
WINTHROP — The annual Lakeside Libations and Celebration is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Winthrop YMCA Camp, 305 Winthrop Center Road Julie Peacock, realtor with Vallee Harwood & Blouin Real Estate, has been named chairperson of the event, as announced by Elizabeth Neale, chairperson of the Friends of the Cobbosseee Watershed […]
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Ag department offering assistance to help organic dairy producers
The Maine Farm Service Agency’s office is accepting applications for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from cows, goats and sheep. “Maine organic dairy producers have faced significant and unique increases in their marketing costs, compounded by increases in feed and transportation costs and the […]