The Rumford Public Library Children’s Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities, is underway, and the library is offering adults a reading challenge. Now through Friday, Aug. 26, the library’s adult patrons also can participate in Book Bingo. Each Bingo box includes a challenge for readers, such as a book with a one-word title; a book […]
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Bridgton service group recognizes outstanding area students
BRIDGTON — The Molly Ockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized students at area schools with DAR Good Citizen Awards, DAR Youth Citizenship Medals, and a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps medal. The DAR is a lineage-based women’s service organization that promotes historic preservation, education and patriotism, according to a news […]
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Minot student makes Norwich University president’s list
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Emma Theriault of Minot has made the 2022 spring semester president’s list at Norwich University. Full-time undergraduate students, who earned a semester grade point average of 4.0, are awarded president’s list honors.
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Maranacook Middle School names honor roll students
READFIELD — Maranacook Middle School has announced the following students were named to its third trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Eliyah Ames, Kyra Audet, Kyra Audet, Phoebe Bell, Celia Bergdahl, William Connors, Hadley Farwell, Alice Ferran, Elijah Freeman, Nicholas Harper, Hali Isaacson, D’Allo Jefferson, Trent Jordan, Megan […]
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Farmington plans 4th of July parade
The Farmington Rotary plans the return of the Fourth of July parade, set for 10 a.m. Monday, July 4. The staging area for all participants will be at the Olsen Student Center parking lot on High Street in Farmington. Line up and judging is at 9 am. “Celebrating America’s Superheroes” is this year’s theme. Chamber […]
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Rangeley chamber plans July 3rd in the Park event
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce plans to hold its seventh annual July 3rd in the Park event from 10 a.m. until dusk. On Sunday, July 3, the park will feature activities, food and entertainment for all ages provided by area nonprofit organizations, according to a news release from the chamber. Festivities will start at […]
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Wentworth Institute of Technology recognizes dean’s list students
BOSTON — Nine local students have made the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at the Wentworth Institute of Technology. They include Mikaela Estes, Molly Sherr and Jacob Willette, all of Auburn; Tobias Roy of Durham, Brodi Farinas of Lewiston, Owen Kelly of Lisbon, Thomas Worden of Minot, Jessica Seeley of Poland and Andrew Pulsifer of Topsham.
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Topsham student graduates from Northfield Mount Hermon
MOUNT HERMON, Mass. — Brynn Charron of Topsham graduated May 22 from Northfield Mount Hermon. This year marked the 139th commencement ceremony at Northfield Mount Hermon, an independent school founded in 1879 with a mission to empower students to act with humanity and purpose.
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Jay set to hold Independence Day parade July 3
The town of Jay plans to hold an Independence Day Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3. Line up will begin at 1 p.m. at the Memco parking lot at 102 Main St. and will end at the cannon by the railroad tracks in Livermore Falls. The parade is later than usual to be respectful […]
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Local students make Plymouth State University president’s list
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Twelve local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester president’s list at Plymouth State University. They include Jaylin Cloutier and Kayla Bailey, both of Lewiston; Lilyana Johanson of Greenwood; Tyler Hunter of Fryeburg; Emily Wallace of Harrison; Megan Verrill of Auburn; Ellery Hunt of Bridgton; Lydia Pinard of Gray; Libby […]