CARLISLE, Pa. — Paige Gelhar of Durham has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Dickinson College. A graduate of Freeport High School, she is the daughter of David and Leah Gelhar. All students earning a position on the dean’s list must have a grade-point average of 3.7 or above on a […]
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Bates College recognizes local dean’s list students
LEWISTON — The following local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list ending in December at Bates College. They are Jillian Richardson of Auburn, Luke Allen of South Paris, Paige Cote of New Gloucester, Colin Marquis Boutin of Mechanic Falls, Emma Christman of Litchfield, Alice Cockerham of Kingfield, Johnny Michareune of […]
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Casco student makes Connecticut university honors lists
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Brianna Warren of Casco has been named to the 2021 fall president’s honors list and the dean’s list at the University of Hartford.
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Norway church to hold Ash Wednesday drive-through event
The Rev. Sara Bartlett plans to receive imposition of ashes at a drive-through event scheduled for 5 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, March 2, at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St., Norway. Every Wednesday evening through Lent, the Second Congregational Church is also offering a weekly Zoom Lenten book study on “Lent in Plain […]
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Wilton church to offer ashes-to-go, evening service
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wilton plans to return with Ashes-to-Go on Ash Wednesday, March 2. The Rev. Suzanne Cole will be in downtown Wilton from 9 to 10 a.m. and in downtown Farmington from noon to 1 p.m. People can stop by for the imposition of ashes and/or a prayer. What started in Chicago […]
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South Paris lecture series to return in March
SOUTH PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden’s Lecture Series is scheduled to run every Wednesday in March in a new hybrid format. The lectures on garden-related themes will be in person at the McLaughlin Garden; individuals also can request a link to watch the lecture live at their homes, according to a news release from the […]
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University sports clubs provide bond during pandemic
Club sports at the University of Maine at Farmington bring students together in unique ways, and during the current pandemic, they have provided a bond that helps students survive and thrive, according to a news release from the university. These unique student-led sports teams or sports-related organizations give students the opportunity to play a sport […]
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Farmington coalition, council partner to expand barn quilt trail
Southern Franklin County barn quilts will be created at a series of free workshops.
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Farming’s next generation focus of UMaine extension series
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online eight-session series for Maine farming, fishing or forestry producers ages 20 to 35 who are interested in agricultural business training. Webinars are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon starting Friday, March 4, and continuing each Friday through April 22. GenerationNext Training Series in Maine is […]
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Ice fishing derby on Cobbossee set for March 5
The second annual Cobbossee Ice Fishing Derby is planned from sunrise to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cobbossee Lake stretches into Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Winthrop. This year the derby will help benefit Cony Project Graduation, the YMCA Camp of Maine and The Friends of The Cobbossee Watershed, according to a news release […]