FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 will hold pre-K and kindergarten registrations for the 2021/22 school year. Pre-K and kindergarten registration will be held through May 14 at Cape Cod Mill School, New Sharon; Gerald D. Cushing School, Wilton; and W. G. Mallett School, Farmington. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years […]
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Belgrade library to host book talk with ‘PR Maven’
AUGUSTA — Nancy Marshall, known as “the PR Maven,” will give a virtual talk about her latest book, “Grow Your Audience, Grow Your Brand,” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. The event will be hosted by the Belgrade Public Library and held on Zoom. Marshall will explain what a personal brand is, and how attendees […]
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Virtual marathon aims to help beat pandemic stress
Starting Saturday, April 3, go to fb.me/e/3ux8OJ7CQ to join the Facebook event.
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Turner student earns culinary scholarship at Auburn college
AUBURN — Benjamin Simpson of Turner is the first recipient of a $500 American Culinary Federation-endowed scholarship at Central Maine Community College, according to the college and Maine chapter of the ACF. A second-year student, Simpson is on track to earn his associate degree in applied science in culinary arts in May. With aspirations to […]
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Lewiston student makes Lehigh University dean’s list
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Nathan Osgood of Lewiston has been named to the 2020 fall semester dean’s list at Lehigh University. Dean’s list status is awarded to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.
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Maine organizations receive grants to further help youth
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $250,000 to help Maine organizations throughout the state increase mental health, wellness, and community support opportunities for older youth during the pandemic. The funding comes in response to rising concerns about the well-being of young adults, who are suffering from the mental health […]
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Auburn student places 3rd in essay contest
AUBURN — The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club has announced this year’s winners of its local essay contest. Max Kim of Westport, Connecticut, took first place. Second place was Jesse Ding from Wilmington, Massachusetts. Third place was Isabella Webster from St. Dominic Academy in Auburn. “Reaching your Dreams by Choosing Optimism” was this year’s national topic.
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Fish, gecko kits available at Bowdoinham arts center
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center, at 9 Main St., has fish and gecko kits, with illustrated instructions, to hang from backpacks or in a window, or worn as jewelry. The kits are available first come, first served. To arrange a time to pick one up, email [email protected].
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Colgate University dean honors Lewiston woman
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Barbara Roundy of Lewiston, who received a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses for a conventional letter grade during the 2020 fall semester, earned the Dean’s Award with Distinction at Colgate University. Roundy, a graduate of Lewiston High School, is a biology major at […]
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Auburn’s Post 153 to host to-go/limited-seating dinner
AUBURN — The American Legion, William J. Rogers Post 153, will host a pork loin dinner to go, with curbside pickup and limited indoor seating available, due to social distancing procedures. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at 71 South Main St. The cost is $10 a meal. Call […]