TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gavin Toussaint of Auburn has been named to the 2021 fall president’s list at Tallahassee Community College.
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Lockes Mills-based Legion to host Canine Find it Contest
The American Kennel Club plans to sponsor a Canine Find it Contest at noon Saturday, March 12, at American Legion Jackson-Silver Post 68, at 595 Gore Road in the village of Lockes Mills. Twenty-five trained snoopers will attempt to locate a particular object in one of six randomly spaced boxes in a timed event. Contestants […]
SeniorsPlus’ new Wilton office offers hours by appointment
WILTON — SeniorsPlus is offering office hours by appointment at its new satellite office at 284 Main St., Suite 210. Staff can answer questions or concerns about services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. These services are free and open to the public. Established in 1972 and headquartered in […]
UMaine at Fort Kent announces 2021 fall dean’s list
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced its 2021 fall semester dean’s list, which includes full-time and part-time students. FULL-TIME DEAN’S LIST ST. JOHN VALLEY Julia Labbe and Lauren Wasmund, both of Eagle Lake; and Aaron Amoako-Baah, Jackson Ashby, Shannon Blanchette, Gizela Carranza, Angely Carreno, Jonathan Carter, Beatriz Garrido Jaramillo, Brendan Graham, Sarah […]
Museum L-A to host talk by Olympic footwear creator
LEWISTON — Museum L-A plans to host Mike Rancourt of Rancourt & Co this month , who will discuss the creation of the footwear worn by Team USA at the Olympics. The talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the 35 Canal St. museum. Rancourt & Co are the crafters of boots […]
Oakland student makes Ohio University dean’s list
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University College of Business student Bodhi Littlefield of Oakland has been named to 2021 fall dean’s list at the university. Ohio students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester with a schedule of classes totaling at least 15 hours, 12 of which were taken for letter […]
Old Fort Western offers bicentennial lecture series online
Old Fort Western and the Maine Bicentennial Commission are presenting 10 lectures chronicling the history of the Kennebec Valley and Early Maine, according to a news release from Old Fort Western. The lectures, filmed by CTV-7, can be viewed for free at oldfortwestern.org. People can click on the plus sign after the Bicentennial Lecture Series […]
Poland group shows appreciation to on-duty fire rescue workers
Members of the Poland Huddle, a local group that works to positively impact the community, recently presented treats to the on-duty fire rescue workers in Poland. Trays of fruit, cookies, bagels, cheese, and other items were prepared and packaged so items could be shared with team members who work other shifts, according to a news […]
Foundation recognizes 10 nonprofit, government leaders
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced the fourth class of its fellowship, a group of 10 exceptional nonprofit and government leaders from across Maine. The fellowship is designed to strengthen the capacity of leaders and organizations to make changes that can improve the lives of vulnerable Maine people, according to a news […]
AARP Maine to host statewide virtual listening tour
AARP Maine in Portland plans to launch a statewide virtual listening tour on Monday, March 7, with a 90-minute community conversation led by AARP Maine State Director Noël Bonam and Volunteer State President Carl Bucciantini. AARP expects to engage with hundreds of Mainers during the seven-part interactive tour to listen to their concerns and share […]