LISBON FALLS — The Knights of Columbus plan to sponsor a blood drive from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. The drive is to be held at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave. There is a critical need for blood because of COVID, according to a news release from […]
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Lewiston church celebrates World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
LEWISTON — A celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life brought together members of religious communities and secular institutes from across the Diocese of Portland Feb. 2 at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul. Members of eight different religious communities were present for the celebration, as well as members of secular […]
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SNAPSHOT: Danville church members bring gifts to Lewiston center
Members of Danville Union Church recently brought a belated Christmas to the staff and residents of Montello Manor in Lewiston, according to a news release from the church. Gifts included handmade lap robes, scarves and shawls made by Gloria Rutland, a resident; homemade bags and masks, made by Marzie Burnell; and other gifts donated by […]
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Local students make Massachusetts college dean’s list
BEVERLY, Mass. — The following local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Endicott College. Auburn: Zachary Gagne, international studies, son of Lori-Ann Gagne and William Gagne; and Piper Norcross, liberal studies/education, daughter of Kristi Huard-Norcross and Craig Norcross. Lewiston: Amelia Fortin, marketing communications/advertising, daughter of Julie Fortin and James […]
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UMaine 4-H workshop explores marshlands, climate change
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an online workshop for youth ages 12-18 about marshlands and climate change from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23. “Maine’s Mysterious Marshlands: Using eDNA to Understand Climate Change” will explore Maine’s salt marshes and their environmental DNA to understand the habitat’s role in […]
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Monmouth Academy names honor students
Monmouth Academy has announced the following students were named to its first-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Seniors — Summa cum laude: Alexa Allen, Haley Atwood, Natalie Aube, Averi Beaudoin, Hayden Fletcher, Kyleigh Gowell, Megan Ham, Ethan Handley, Casey Kaplan, Mia Luce, Mara Poulin, Lily Turcotte and Elise Zwetsloot. Magna cum laude: Jacob […]
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Registration opens for 2022 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival
Organizers of the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival recently announced that they plan to hold the event in person on Saturday, June 25, in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. The festival brings thousands of people to Dover-Foxcroft to celebrate the taste of Maine’s “official state treat,” the whoopie pie, according to a news release from festival organizers. The festival […]
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Bowdoin student makes Florida university dean’s list
TAMPA, Fla. — Riley Robertson of Bowdoin has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Tampa. Robertson earned dean’s list honors and is majoring in communication and speech studies.
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Florida university recognizes local dean’s list students
TAMPA, Fla. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Tampa. Riley Robertson of Bowdoin earned dean’s list honors and is majoring in communication and speech studies. Courtney Paine of China earned dean’s list honors and is majoring in marketing. Students must maintain a GPA […]
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NH university recognizes local dean’s list students
DURHAM, N.H. — Twenty-two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire. They include Faye Taylor of Brownfield, highest honors; Kaia Staples of Brownfield, highest honors; Jasmine Taudvin of Gray, high honors; Sydney Lisowski of Harrison, high honors; Olivia Toole of Naples, honors; Corilie Green […]