FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Eisa Lee of Lewiston has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Fairfield University. To be placed on the dean’s list, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade […]
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Lewiston student makes Vermont university dean’s list
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Keagan James Whiting of Lewiston has been recognized on the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Norwich University. Full-time undergraduate students who earned a semester grade point average of at least 3.40 are awarded dean’s list honors.
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East Wilton Masons to host pickup/takeout supper
EAST WILTON — A public takeout roast pork supper is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Deliveries are available in the Farmington and Wilton area for $10 per meal. Reservations would […]
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Agricultural industry focus of UMaine Extension webinar
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an update for the agricultural industry via webinar at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Efficient Irrigation Management for Potato Production will be presented by University of Wisconsin assistant professor Yi Wang, according to a news release from the extension. The cost is $5; registration is required to […]
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Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
During Sunday’s Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13, young Catholics from around Maine plan to get donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, is a weekend of giving and serving during which 100% of the monetary […]
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Bishop to celebrate Mass of the Anointing of the Sick in Lewiston
LEWISTON — In observance of the World Day of the Sick, Bishop Robert Deeley is scheduled to celebrate a Mass of the Anointing of the Sick at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on 122 Ash St. The World Day of the Sick, held Feb. 11, was introduced by […]
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Donation to benefit program at Lewiston, Auburn libraries
The Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department recently received an anonymous donation of $5,000 in support of the BookReach program at the Lewiston and Auburn public libraries, according to a news release from the Lewiston library. The funds will be used to purchase new books, canvas bags, and other literacy-enriching items that will support the BookReach […]
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Mount Vernon transportation service changes leadership
MOUNT VERNON — Over the past seven years, three members of the Neighbors Driving Neighbors Board of Directors have led the way: Dan Onion, Sandy Wright and Shelly Fitzgerald. All three helped launch Neighbors Driving Neighbors in 2015 and have been active leaders on the board ever since. All three, while staying on the board, […]
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Gray student graduates from Vermont college
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Emily Brewer of Gray graduated from Champlain College after the 2021 fall semester. Brewer, one of 273 students who completed their degree requirements and received their diploma at that time, completed a Bachelor of Science degree in communication.
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Foundation offers agriculture education scholarships
Graduating seniors from Maine high schools — who are National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Organization members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources — can apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation. The fund was created in 1998 by friends and family of […]