POTSDAM, N.Y. — Two local students have been awarded degrees from Clarkson University during its spring 2021 commencement in May. This ceremony also recognized the 280 August and December 2020 graduates. Evan Dat Nguyen of Gray received a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in computer engineering, electrical engineering minor. Kelley Frances Hilton of Norway […]
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Health network receives $1.2M grant
The grant will be used to expand services and add new programming to address Mainers’ health needs.
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Bowdoinham student makes Utah university dean’s list
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Ellie Hall of Bowdoinham, a pre business major, has been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at the University of Utah. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term.
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University to host virtual reuse summit
ORONO — Researchers at the University of Maine are to host the virtual Maine Reuse Summit, which celebrates Maine’s vibrant reuse economy, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. Attendees can learn about a multi-year research project on Maine’s reuse sector from researchers who conducted it. They will disclose findings from a statewide […]
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Monmouth student-athlete inducted into honor society
NEWTON, Mass. — Emma Vierling of Monmouth was inducted this spring into the National College Athlete Honor Society at Lasell University. Lasell recently was accepted into the honor society as the Massachusetts Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year NCAA, NAIA, NCCAA, and USCAA institutions who excel in both the classroom […]
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Rangeley photography show seeks entries
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ seventh annual Western Mountain Photography Show Exhibit is to be held from Sept. 11 to Oct. 11. The exhibit is to feature an awards reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in the RFA Lakeside Theater lobby, 2493 Main St. “Journey” is […]
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Author to give virtual talk about nature
AUBURN — Teacher, scientist and author Bernd Heinrich plans to join Auburn Public Library virtually for “Fascinating Things I Have Seen: Insights on Nature with Author Bernd Heinrich,” which runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 8. Heinrich will share some of the things he’s experienced in nature which he’s found interesting and intriguing. […]
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New Hampshire university recognizes local graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students graduated May 22 and 23 from the University of New Hampshire. Emily Simkins of Fryeburg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience and behavior. Denver Mazur of Gray was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and wellness. Haley Rinfret of Topsham graduated cum laude with a […]
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Monmouth student graduates from N.Y. university
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Cooper David Richard of Monmouth received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Clarkson University on Dec. 31, 2020.
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Nonprofit gifts meal delivery vans to 3 school districts
Districts include Lewiston Public Schools, SAD 58 and RSU 12.