MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett have announced a $2.5 million gift to the Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts Fund. The endowed fund supports indigenous, ethnic or rural arts programs or projects in Maine, particularly those that serve areas with limited access to arts events. “This gift will more than double our annual grant budget,” […]
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Farmington Grange kicks off building campaign
The Farmington Grange began a fundraising event in June for building repairs and restoration with a yard, food and plant sale, which was such a success that the members plan to do more throughout the summer. The members have been getting estimates for painting, masonry, and other repairs that will amount to nearly $40,000. The […]
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DHHS distributes $17M in federal pandemic food assistance
The benefit supports families of children eligible for free meal programs who learned remotely during the last school year.
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Mountain Valley High School posts honor roll
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School has announced the following students were named to its semester 2 honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Michaela Beauchesne, Riley Bedard, Briton Bishop, Katelynn Daniels, Gracie Farnum, Kyler Heinzen, Nicholas Hutchins-Bradley, Renee Knox, Sarah-Jane Koch, Jade Kubic, Aaron LaBrash and Sophie Ladd. Also, Kaysey […]
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Local students graduate from Plymouth State University
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Six local students graduated May 8 from Plymouth State University during its 150th anniversary commencement ceremony. Drake Goupil of Greene received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Emily Edwards of Gray received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. Grace Gallant of Oxford received a Bachelor of Science degree […]
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Local students named to president’s list at Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester president’s list at Western New England University for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher. They include Cameron A. Cox of Bowdoinham, majoring in civil engineering; and Emily Helen Lake of Naples, majoring in mechanical engineering.
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Lisbon Falls student named to dean’s list at University of Findlay
FINDLAY, Ohio — Jordyn Maloy of Lisbon Falls was named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at the University of Findlay. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Springfield College announces local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield College recognizes local dean’s list students for the 2021 spring semester. Cody Gullikson of Denmark has a primary major of accounting. Kaitlyn Plummer of Naples has a primary major of health science/occupational therapy. Grace Condon of Brownfield has a primary major of health science/pre-physician assistant. Madison McIntyre of Bridgton has a […]
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Plastic light covers available at Jay Town Office
The Town of Jay has completed an energy efficiency lighting conversion and it has light covers available for free. The covers are approximately 3 feet 11 inches by 22.5 inches. The plastic covers could be used for replacement of broken covers or use as glass replacement in old barns, ice shacks or to assemble to […]
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Lewiston students makes College of Charleston president’s list
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Sarah Brand of Lewiston was named to the 2021 spring president’s list at the College of Charleston. Brand is majoring in communication. To qualify for president’s list (highly distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.