EAST WINTHROP — Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed is offering five days of outdoor experiences for children entering grades four through six. The Summer Nature Day Camp program offers sessions, July 25-29 and Aug. 8-12, at the YMCA Camp of Maine on Cobbossee Lake. The camp runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and […]
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Readfield student makes Susquehanna University dean’s list
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Katelynn Ladd of Readfield was named to 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Susquehanna University. Ladd, a member of the class of 2024, is majoring in creative writing and English with a focus in publishing and editing. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher […]
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UMaine Augusta announces spring dean’s list
University of Maine at Augusta has announced the following students were named to its 2022 spring dean’s list. FULL-TIME Androscoggin County Lance Szady of Auburn; Bill Longtin, Lydia Lee, Julian Clements, Ashley Keenan and Angela Cummings, all of Greene; Nicky Sargent of Leeds; Nimo Moussa, Dean Conway, Abdifitah Abdi, Asher Platts, Arianna Mohseni and Alex […]
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Oxford Hills club names Norway member 2021 Rotarian of the Year
The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills has named John Griffith of Norway as its 2021 Rotarian of the Year. Griffith has been a past president, long-time board member, and an active member with many of the club’s activities and community service projects, according to a news release from the South Paris-based club. He is an […]
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Lewiston library to host Magician Phil Smith July 2
The Lewiston Public Library is set to host Magician Phil Smith for a magic show for all ages at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, in Callahan Hall at 200 Lisbon St. The free comedy magic show will include juggling, storytelling, sleight-of-hand, mind reading and the magical production of a rabbit, according to a news release […]
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Greene student receives degree from Quinnipiac University
HAMDEN, Conn. — Callie Greco of Greene received a Doctor of Medicine in May from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony.
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Livermore Falls library plans summer reading program
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library plans to hold its Summer Reading Program 2022: Oceans of Possibilities. For every book or half hour read, participants can earn a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Plus, they can solve the ocean-themed mystery for a chance to win a treasure chest. Clues will be posted on […]
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Cybersecurity grad speaks at Lewiston Adult Education ceremony
Lewiston Adult Education graduates heard words of encouragement June 14 from a former graduate who started his educational journey in English language classes at the Lewiston Adult Learning Center. Charles Ernesto graduated in May with an advanced degree in cybersecurity from the University of Maine at Augusta. Ernesto spoke to the graduates at the Lewiston […]
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Lewiston humane society names summer raffle winners
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston has announced the winners of its annual summer raffle. With more than $12,000 in tickets sales, the winners were Sherry Bellmore of Lewiston, winning $500 cash; Cynthia Peters of Lewiston, winning $300 cash; Nancy Couture of Jay, winning $200 cash; and Dorothy Bowyer of Auburn, winning $100 cash, […]
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Foundation awards $580K in cancer screening grants
The Falmouth-based Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded eight grants, totaling $580,083, to Maine organizations in support of cancer screening projects. Cancer screening is a vital component of cancer control, increasing the chances of finding cancer early, when treatment is likely to have the most success. Across the U.S., many cancer screenings were put on hold […]