WATERFORD — As of June 4, Al’s Goats of Springvale will be in residence for approximately one month behind the Waterford Library. Located in sight of the shoreline, the goal is an environmentally safe method of eradicating all the overgrown poison ivy and other invasive species. Goats are a safe, nontoxic solution. Aside from making […]
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Paris River Park gets ‘Yarn Bombed’ for the season
SOUTH PARIS — On a sunny May morning recently, six local women dropped “da bomb” on the Paris River Park. This is the third year a “Yarn Bomb” has been done at the park. It all started three years ago when Paris River Park committee members decided that the rusty old chain link barrier at […]
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Hebron Historical to resume presentations
HEBRON — The first open program of the Hebron Historical Society planned for Tuesday, June 22, and will feature Maine history writer Mary Morton Cowan who will speak on her book “Captain Mac, the life of Artic explorer Donald MacMillan.” The program will be held at the Hebron Town Office 351 Paris Road, following […]
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MDA Assembles 200 cleaning and hygiene kits
MANCHESTER — The Maine Dental Association recently partnered with nonprofit organization Maine Needs to assemble and distribute 200 cleaning and hygiene kits to four sites. The association, through its donation campaign called Maine Needs a Smile, collected personal hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, and shampoo, and basic cleaning supplies, like laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, […]
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Bowdoin student makes Clarkson University dean’s list
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Connor Brown of Bowdoin, a senior majoring in engineering and management, has been named to the 2021 semester dean’s list at Clarkson University. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Augusta tech center inducts honor students
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently held its National Technical Honor Society virtual induction ceremony. The following students were inducted: Isaac Baker, Electrical Technology, Erskine Academy; Isaiah Barden, Business Academy, Maranacook Community High School; and Olivea Bean, Early Childhood Education, Hall-Dale High School. Also, Genevieve Cirello, Early Childhood Education, Maranacook Community High School; Joleigh […]
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Lasell University names local graduates
NEWTON, Mass. — Zachary Boyd of Auburn and Sarah Walton of Mechanic Falls graduated May 15 during commencement ceremonies at Lasell University. Boyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management. Walton received a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training.
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Hallowell gallery seeks submissions for art, gender exhibit
HALLOWELL — The Harlow invites artists to submit artwork to “Art + Gender,” a juried exhibition that explores the relationship between gender and society. Art + Gender is scheduled to be on view Aug. 6 through Sept. 11 at 100 Water St., with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, in […]
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Poland student completes college research project
WORCESTER, Mass. — Benjamin English of Poland, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in aerospace engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was part of a student team that recently completed an intense research project, “Brave Little Dragon: Accessible Education in Russia with Moscow Project Center.” At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a […]
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Virtual auction to benefit Lewiston student
The event also benefits Make-A-Wish Maine.