SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in February at its Lewiston, Norway and Wilton locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible, and hearing assistive equipment is […]
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Camden club, library to start horticulture Zoom talks Jan. 30
The Camden Garden Club and Camden Public Library plan to offer the first of five free horticulture Zoom talks from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. The talks are titled “Sustainable Rose Gardening in New England,” “Garden Design with a New England Lens,” “Sculpture and Art at the Dallas Museum,” “Container Art; Butterfly Garden,” and “Living […]
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Foundation seeks submissions for journalism scholarship
WOBURN, Mass. — Every year, the Journalism Education Foundation of New England awards scholarships to high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing a career in the newspaper industry. The scholarships, including the MacGregor Fiske Award, are presented by the New England Newspaper and Press Association, and up to 10 students are selected. To […]
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Safe Voices vigil set for Lewiston Jan. 29
LEWISTON — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Safe Voices plans to hold a vigil Monday, Jan. 29, to honor those who have experienced domestic abuse and violence. The vigil is held annually to honor those who have lost their lives or freedom to human trafficking, offer support to those still experiencing this exploitation, […]
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UMaine faculty investigating best uses for AI in special education
ORONO — As the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning grows, so too do the questions about the best and most ethical way to deploy these technologies in various fields. In K–12 schools, for example, students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders face significant decisions about how to balance the potential benefits of generative AI […]
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Buckfield Junior/Senior High School names honor students
Buckfield Junior/Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Mya Austin, Molly McPeak and Hailey Savage. Grade 11: Brittany Carrier, Jonas Culleton and Noah Smith. Grade 10: Gunnar Hicks. Grade 9: Grace Lebida. Grade 8: Taylor Harvey and […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine selects Auburn woman as November volunteer of month
AUBURN — Girl Scouts of Maine recently named Amy Lauze of Auburn its November volunteer of the month. Lauze, a River Valley Service Unit manager, is co-leader of her great niece’s Troop 1508. Lauze began her adult Girl Scout member journey when she was asked to fill in as a troop leader for her daughters’ […]
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Farmington entrepreneurial studies center to hold awards ceremony Jan. 22
Farmington’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is set to hold its first awards ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, to celebrate its many achievements and the community members who made them all possible. The event will be held in the University of Maine Farmington North Dining Hall at 111 South St. In 2021, students recognized […]
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Mainely Character opens 2024 scholarship applications
Mainely Character is accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools. The goal is to award 12 scholarships at $5,000 each in 2024. Mainely Character awards scholarships to seniors who demonstrate courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others. It focuses solely on these four areas of character […]
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Lewiston/Auburn Senior College announces winter classes
Lewiston/Auburn Senior College has announced its winter classes. Most of the class agendas for classes will be on Zoom. Larry Canepa is back with food from several styles. There will be discussions about Ted Talks, travel, history and family dynamics. For a brief list of classes, visit lewiston-auburn-senior-college.coursestorm.com. The film fest also will be offered […]