ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s second annual Strand Youth Film Fest is an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas to create and submit their own short films. Entries will be accepted from Tuesday, June 1, through Sept. 30, with awards and a public presentation of the films this fall. Prizes […]
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Jay college student earns masters degree
SCRANTON, Pa. — Derek Franchetti of Jay graduated at an in-person commencement ceremony May 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Degrees were conferred to graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December 2020, as well as January and May 2021. Franchetti earned a Master of Health Administration […]
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Gray student makes Montana college dean’s list
CANTON, Mont. — Sabin Merrill from Gray has been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Culver-Stockton College. Completing academic coursework with a high grade point average between a 3.5 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale, while enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours containing no grade lower than a C, resulted in the […]
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Gorman college scholarships go to 9 students
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nine Maine community college students were awarded full tuition scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. The students were celebrated May 18 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L.Bean leadership. The scholarship supports three students at Southern Maine Community College, the largest college […]
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KVCC names dean’s list students
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College has announced its 2021 spring dean’s list. The following students have earned a place on the dean’s list by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 9 credit hours or more for the semester. Whitney Kain of Abbot, Adam Robinson of Addison, Savannah Dube and Evelyn McKenzie, […]
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Legion replaces flags at Pine Grove Cemetery
NORWAY — As far back as Bryant Gurney can remember, American Legion Stone Smart Post 82 of Norway has been replacing the flags at the Pine Grove Cemetery. This year, 544 flags were replaced. The old flags are dismantled and in a yearly ceremony by the Post, along with all flags collected throughout the […]
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Eight non-profits receive grants from The Very Basics Fund
REGION — Literacy Volunteers, American Red Cross, Safe Voices, Rural Community Action Ministry, Care and Share Food Closet, Mission at the Eastward, Western Maine Center for Children and Rangeley Region Health and Wellness Partnership received grants in May totaling $28,429. Funding was provided through generous donations to the fund from individuals, businesses and foundations. United […]
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HEAP applications open
EAST WILTON — Western Maine Community Action, Inc. (WMCA) continues to assist with applications for residents of Franklin County for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP or Fuel Assistance) who have not applied and received a benefit since Aug. 24, 2020. Applications will be taken through July 15 for this program year. All applications are […]
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United Way plans 5-Card Float down Sandy River
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will host its first 5-Card Float down the Sandy River on June 26. Put-in will be at the Fairbanks Bridge between 10 a.m. and noon, take-out will be at DHHS in Farmington. There will be a shuttle service to get participants back to their vehicles at the […]
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Auburn library to hold summer read event
AUBURN — Read ME is a statewide summer reading experience, sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council, in partnership with the Maine State Library. This summer’s program features “Mill Town: Reckoning With What Remains” by Kerri Arsenault, and “Mainely Power” by Matt Cost. Both books are recommended by Gerry Boyle, author of the Jack McMorrow mystery […]