BANGOR — The following students have been named to the 2021 spring honors list at Husson University. Race A. Bouchard of Auburn is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program. Kaicey Marie Conant of Cantonis enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Matthew S. Hinds of […]
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Local students make dean’s list at Lasell University
NEWTON, Mass. — Eight local students have been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Lasell University for their academic performance last semester. They include Emily Anderson of Lisbon Falls, Sarah Walton of Mechanic Falls, Said Ali of Lewiston, Alexis Gatto of Auburn, Wyatt Edwards of Gray, Kiara Fournier of Auburn, Zoe Nadeau of […]
Jay church expands thrift store hours
JAY — The St. Rose Thrift Store, located in the parish hall on Church Street, has reached out and touched the lives of thousands of area residents since opening in October 2020. “The thrift store provides a budget-friendly shopping location featuring clothes, household items, and limited furniture,” said Stephanie Crowe, the parish social ministry coordinator […]
Winthrop student graduates from Ohio University
ATHENS, Ohio — Quinn Libby of Winthrop has graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University.
Tripp Middle School recognizes honor students
TURNER — Tripp Middle School has announced its third-trimester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Jade Haylock, Ashlyn Holbrook, Heather Mousseau, Abigail Rounds and Molly Sealy. Honors: Jacob Dening, Isabelle Gates, Sydney Giles, Keaton Gregoire, Julia Groover, Michaela Harrington, Anniston Jones, Sienna Lausier, Sydney Marston, Emily Martin, Caitlyn McCoy, […]
University of Vermont names area dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Six local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont. They include Maxwell Allen of Pownal, Tyme Finnerty of Sabattus, Maeve Gurnis of Fryeburg, Megan Lynch of Turner, Emma Paquette of Lewiston and Molly Searway of Readfield. To be named to the dean’s list, students must […]
Local students earn degrees from University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following local students were awarded degrees from the University of Vermont during the university’s 220th commencement. They include Maxwell Allen of Pownal, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science; Tyme Finnerty of Sabattus, Bachelor of Science; Hannah Fogg of Turner, Bachelor of Science; Noah Lind of Turner, Bachelor of Science; and […]
Western Foothills Land Trust protects Little Pond tributary
PORTLAND — Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP) has announced the spring 2021 Habitat Protection Fund awards. CBEP made four awards, for a total of $30,000, for projects in Cumberland, Yarmouth, Harrison/Norway/Otisfield, and a fourth project that will be announced soon. With the Habitat Protection Fund, the partnership supports the permanent protection of aquatic habitats in […]
Lewiston student named to Curry College dean’s list
MILTON, Mass. — Lauryn Griffey-Parks of Lewiston has been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Curry College. Majoring in criminal justice, Griffey-Parks is among the roughly 1,000 students that have received the distinction, a marker of academic excellence and high achievement. To earn a place on the list, full-time undergraduate students who […]
Universities to hold home garden irrigation webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension plan to offer a webinar about irrigation for the home garden from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. “Irrigation for the Home Garden” explores different ways to water a garden, with a focus on how to successfully install, maintain and manage […]