GREENVILLE, S.C. — Kaitlyn McNally of Raymond was among more than 600 students who graduated May 6 from Bob Jones University. McNally graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communication. She also was named to the 2022 spring president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a […]
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Lewiston seeks volunteers for deceased veterans project
The city of Lewiston seeks volunteers to place almost 7,500 flags on Saturday, May 21, at the individual veterans gravestones within the cemeteries around the city. People who belong to any groups (such as churches, community services and businesses) are asked to spread the word. In 2001, the state passed a law that requires municipalities […]
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Free website development workshop set for May 24
New Ventures Maine is set to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Promote My Site, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. The class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization (SEO); • Grow with email marketing: Use email […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, June 13, at 10 and 11 a.m. • Tuesday, June 14, at 9 and 10 a.m., and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, June […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions May 31
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning is scheduled for 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. The center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified […]
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Wales student makes Belhaven University dean’s list
JACKSON, Miss. — Alexandra Hall of Wales, a dance major, has been named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Belhaven University. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4-3.99 while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
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West Paris church receives fundraiser match for restoration project
WEST PARIS – Judith Clements Packer has offered to match individual donations, up to $8,000, to help with raising funds for the First Universalist Church of West Paris Stained-Glass Restoration Project. The donation match time period runs through Sept. 1, according to a news release from the church. Packer, a sister of the late Nicholas […]
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Orono extension to host interactive Maine plant sales map
ORONO — May and early June mark the planting season in Maine gardens, and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program is again hosting an interactive plant sales map. The 2022 Spring Plant Sale Fundraisers in Maine map listings are alphabetical by date. Find more information about the map and how to […]
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Music association to hold awards show May 22
Pine Tree State Country Music Association plans to hold an awards show at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Skip’s lounge at 288 Narragansett Trail in Buxton. The event will include entertainment, dancing, food, cash bar and presentation of several awards, according to a news release from the association. Entertainment will be provided by Gary […]
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Lovell library to host story of Marie Antoinette
LOVELL — Rumor has it that in 1794, a sea captain named Stephen Clough was plotting to rescue the Queen of France and bring her across the water to a house in Edgecomb, according to a news release from the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. The “Marie Antoinette House” still stands, but was there really such […]