LEWISTON — The Pub at Baxter, 120 Mill St., is holding a mural submission contest through Wednesday, Aug. 10. A winner is scheduled to be announced Friday, Aug. 12. The mural must highlight Maine women, their role in the state’s history and how they’ve shaped movements and pioneered progress. If the Maine outdoors is included […]
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Lewiston student graduates from Elmira College
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Eliza Beaudin of Lewiston graduated June 5 during the 164th Elmira College commencement. Beaudin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Check out upcoming area events!
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Poland students receive Whittier scholarships
Two Poland Regional High School graduates have each been awarded a $1,000 Bruce M. Whittier Scholarship, according to a news release from Mary Whittier. Lucas Kelly, son of Tim and Amy Kelly of Poland, plans to attend the University of Maine. Willa Galipeau-Eldridge, daughter of Sean and Leah Galipeau-Eldridge of Otisfield, plans to attend Bentley […]
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UMaine Fort Kent names spring dean’s list
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has named its 2022 spring semester dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students. FULL-TIME DEAN’S LIST ST. JOHN VALLEY Julia Labbe of Eagle Lake; and John Amoah, Aaron Amoako-Baah, Jessica Belch, Gizela Carranza, Jonathan Carter, Brady Charles, Alexandria Daigle, Cameika Davis, […]
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Wilton club to share resident’s gardens July 19
WILTON — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club plans to share the gardens of Becky Grant-Widen, 847 Orchard Drive, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. People can bring a chair, a sandwich and a plant to swap. Creative desserts will be provided by club hosts. Grant-Widen will conduct a tour of her vegetable and flower gardens, […]
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Winthrop society to hold parking lot party July 23
The Winthrop History and Heritage Center plans to fill its parking spaces with vendors selling their wares during its parking lot party, scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 23, at 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Those interested in being a vendor can reserve a space by calling Natalie Weise at 207-395-5450. The cost […]
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Bethel farm to host 4-H Friday July 22
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is offering its next 4-H Fridays on the Farm from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Morning Glory Farm at 343 Flat Road in Bethel, according to a news release from the Oxford County Extension office in South Paris. Learn about daily life […]
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University of New Hampshire names local dean’s list students
DURHAM, N.H. — The following local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s kist at the University of New Hampshire: Kaia Staples of Brownfield, highest honors. Jasmine Taudvin of Gray, high honors. Sydney Lisowski of Harrison, high honors. Olivia Toole of Naples, honors. Corilie Green of Pownal, highest honors. Oliver Jacques of […]
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Local students earn degrees from Emmanuel College
BOSTON — Two local students graduated during Emmanuel College’ milestone 100th commencement on May 14. Beverly Anderson of Poland received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry. Lauren Sterling of Rumford received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology with a concentration in criminology. Sterling graduated magna cum laude. […]
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Winthrop library to hold book sale July 23, preview July 22
The Friends of the Bailey Public Library plans to host its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. in Winthrop. The large selection of books includes fiction, nonfiction, paperback, large print, and children books, as well as DVD and audio books, all […]