The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals 18 and older from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at 274 Front St., the former Notify MD Center purchased by UMF. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a news release […]
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Bridgton-area club to change meeting time
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club plans to move its weekly meeting time to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, according to a news release from the club. According to President Jessica Putnam, the later time should be more convenient for working parents. “Younger working parents are often reluctant to make a commitment for a morning meeting when they […]
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Western New England University recognizes local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 221 fall semester dean’s list at Western New England University. They include Emily Lake of Naples, Ava Cariddi of Gray, Cameron Lepage of North Bridgton, and Kaila Mank of Raymond. Students are named to the dean’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of […]
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Auburn parishioners to assist Lewiston shelters
AUBURN — In an effort to help the homeless, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish’s Outreach Ministry plans to hold a major item collection on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26 and 27, for those served at St. Catherine of Siena Residence and St. Martin de Porres Residence, both in Lewiston. The items most in need […]
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Healthy Living for ME schedules March workshops
Healthy Living for ME plans in March to offer workshops focused on helping Mainers who are living with diabetes and other conditions, as well as a workshop focused on helping people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries live a healthy lifestyle. Available across the state, with in-person, virtual, and telephonic options, these […]
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Maine foundation offers journalism scholarships
Maine students interested in careers in journalism can apply for post-secondary scholarships from the Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation. The scholarship honors Gannett, a businessman and entrepreneur who launched his newspaper career in 1921 with the purchase of two newspapers he merged into the Portland Press Herald, according to […]
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Winthrop student makes Western New England University president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Nathan Miller of Winthrop has been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Western New England University. Students are named to the president’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
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Bath land trust to host marine scientist’s talk on sea level rise
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to host Susie Arnold, marine scientist at the Island Institute, for a lecture on sea level rise and its current and projected impacts on our region. The virtual lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 3, and provide insights into the science of sea level rise as […]
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Camden library talk covers discovery of Rodin sculpture
The Camden Public Library is planning an evening of art and intrigue at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Art Curator Mallory Mortillaro’s online presentation will unravel the story behind the sculpture titled “Napoleon Enveloppé Dans Ses Réves” (or “Napoleon Wrapped in his Dreams”), thought to be lost to the art world since the 1930s, according […]
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Local students achieve dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology
BOSTON — Four local students have made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology. They are Mikaela Estes of Auburn, Brodi Farinas of Lewiston, Thomas Worden of Minot, and Andrew Pulsifer of Topsham.