ORONO — The University of Maine’s Hudson Museum, the Zillman Museum of Art, the Page Farm and Home Museum and the Versant Power Astronomy Center have reopened to the public with updated health and safety guidelines in place; face coverings are required inside all university buildings and museums regardless of vaccination status. The public can […]
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Auburn to celebrate Maine’s bicentennial with art
AUBURN — The city’s second annual Art in the Park is to be held the same day as the State of Maine Bicentennial Parade, Saturday, Aug. 21. Art in the Park will be held at the corner of Main and Academy streets in downtown Auburn, adjacent to Community Little Theater, and will include a juried […]
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Auburn senior groups offer casino trips
The New Auburn, First Auburn, Sabattus Seniors and Robin Dow seniors clubs have added a casino trip on July 22 and Aug. 12 to Encore Casino Boston Harbor. The cost is $45 for transportation, gratuities and bingo on bus. Those who go will receive a $20 free slot play voucher. For more information on this […]
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Maine Media seeks submissions for photography prize
ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College is accepting new submissions for the 2021 Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture July 1 through Aug. 2. The prize of $20,000 is awarded annually to a photographer whose work demonstrates a compelling new vision in photographic portraiture. In addition to the winner, the jury […]
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Local students graduate from Lehigh University
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Two local students graduated May 24 during commencement ceremonies at Lehigh University. Nathan Osgood of Lewiston earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and economics degree with a major in accounting. Elijah Kropp of Wales received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
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Lewiston student makes Fairfield University dean’s list
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Eisa Lee of Lewiston made the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Fairfield University. In order to be placed on the dean’s list, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point […]
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Auburn Boy Scout attains Eagle rank
The Boy Scout created Lego activity tables for Lewiston’s early education center.
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MSAD 52 Adult Education recognizes 2021 graduates
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult Education held its annual commencement celebration June 11 at Leavitt Area High School, with 18 students who completed their studies despite the pandemic. The graduates included Bachir Ahmed, Isaiah Bowmaster, Gabrielle Castonguay, Raimi Colbert, Tina Cote, Madysen Dubois, Katelyn Farrar, Serena Fecteau, Emily Gagne, Savannah Harris, Hannah McNeil, Mohamed Mohamed, […]
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Endicott College announces local graduates
BEVERLY, Mass. — Four local students graduated May 22 during Endicott College’s 81st annual commencement exercises. Jayra Bray of Hebron graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in digital media. She is the daughter of Heidi Brooks. Shannon O’Malley of Lewiston earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science. She is the […]
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Richmond High School posts honor roll
Richmond High School has announced the following students were named to its second-semester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — Summa cum laude: Derek Barrett, Macy Carver, Erica Dickey, Margret Scott, Marybeth Sloat, Andrew Vachon, Breanna Vintinner, Adam Votocek, Averi Wallace and Leah Wescott. Magna cum laude: Lucia Benavente, Justyna Blicharz, Paige Lebel, Jayson […]