BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont: Evan Bergeron, business administration major, from New Gloucester, is in the Grossman School of Business. Bo Brooks, agroecology major, from Paris, is in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Zoe Huish, biology major, […]
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Lasell University honors local graduates
NEWTON, Mass. — Seven local students received degrees during Lasell University’s celebration of its undergraduate class of 2022 at a May 14 on-campus ceremony. Alexis Gatto of Auburn graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in management. Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction. […]
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Mechanic Falls society to give talk on Penney family June 12
The Mechanic Falls Historical Society plans to feature a discussion about the Penney family from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 108 Lewiston St. Pamela Penney and her cousin, Janne Penney, will offer details, glimpses and memories of one of the most distinguished and heralded families […]
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Kingfield student graduates from Eastern New Mexico University
PORTALES, N.M. — Sarah Reed of Kingfield graduated from Eastern New Mexico University. The university’s Greyhound Arena hosted Spring Commencement at ENMU-Portales on May 14, with 427 candidates walking across the stage for graduation. The commencement address was given by 2022 ENMU graduate Lorynn Guerrero, who was named 2022 New Mexico Teacher of the Year […]
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University of New Hampshire recognizes local graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — Ten local students graduated in May from the University of New Hampshire. They include Jasmine Taudvin of Gray, Noelle Ballard of Topsham, Rylee Saunders of Jay, Conrad Laroche Albert of Lewiston, Hope Bowen of Lewiston, Katelyn Osgood of Newry, Rebecca Fogg of Turner, Laura Ireland of Wayne, William Rolfe of West Paris, and Hannah McLaughlin of Winthrop. Students graduate after the […]
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Lewiston mayor to lead storytime at Simard-Payne Memorial Park
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline is encouraging families with children to join him for storytime gathering set for 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 10. The event will be held at Simard-Payne Memorial Park on Beech Street in Lewiston. The books read will focus on teamwork, highlighting one of the favorite sayings of former Lewiston Mayor John Jenkins, […]
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Lewiston library to offer resources, story time during L/A Pride Festival
The Lewiston Public Library is scheduled to be at this year’s L/A Pride Festival on Saturday, June 11. The event will be held in Simard-Payne Memorial Park, 46 Beech St. in Lewiston. Library staff will be at the park from noon to 2 p.m. to share information about library resources and summer reading programs, and […]
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Southern Maine Community College announces 2022 graduates
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College awarded nearly 1,200 degrees and certificates May 22 at the college’s 75th commencement. In all, 1,102 students earned 1,170 degrees and certificates during the past academic year, with hundreds receiving their degrees during graduation ceremonies at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Those numbers represent one of the largest […]
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Lewiston artist is one of 6 featured in podcast episodes
The “Objects As…” podcast series began airing April 15 with future episodes dropping April 29, May 13, May 27, June 10 and June 24.
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Lewiston nonprofit’s board adds 2 new members
LEWISTON — Steven English and Emmanuel Juwah have joined the board of directors of the Trinity Jubilee Center. Located downtown, the center is a nonprofit organization serving hungry, homeless, elderly and disabled Lewiston-Auburn residents. Trinity offers hot meals, groceries and diapers, a medical clinic, help with resume writing and job applications, and toiletries and winter […]