A Girl Scout representative plans to be in the Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Department at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at at 200 Lisbon St. to talk with those interested in Girls Scouts for their child. There also will be an opportunity to check out a free Girl Scout activity from one of Girl Scouts’ […]
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Volunteer Maine seeks Governor’s Awards nominations
AUGUSTA — Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, seeks nominations for all categories of the 36th annual Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism. Nominations are scheduled to close at 5 p.m. Friday, March 18, according to a news release from Volunteer Maine Since 1987, the awards have celebrated and recognized the role of […]
Readfield student earns California college degree
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Lindsay Webber of Readfield graduated Dec. 17, 2021, with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic’s West campus in San Jose, California. Palmer College of Chiropractic also has campuses in Davenport, Iowa, and Port Orange, Florida.
Camden club, library continue horticulture series Feb. 8
The third of the annual five-part Winter Horticulture Series, presented online in partnership with the Camden Public Library, is planned for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. Dave Jackson and Amy Rollins who will present a Virtual Walk Through Camden. Jackson and Rollins teamed up in 2012 to present Historic Walking Tours of Camden, originally created […]
Healthy Living for ME plans February workshops
Healthy Living for ME has announced the organization’s February schedule of workshops for Mainers. Available statewide — with in-person, virtual and telephonic options — the workshops address a variety of health needs such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, and many other chronic or ongoing conditions. The workshops are free and low-cost and are open to […]
Local students make NY university dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Five local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. They include Meghan Charles of Farmington, a member of the class of 2022, who is majoring in psychology and environmental studies, and attended Mount Blue High School in Farmington. Erin Harty of Bowdoinham, a member […]
UMaine Extension to offer soil health science course
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a five-session online course about soil health science for farmers and agricultural advisors from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, March 25. This Soil Health Short Course is designed to improve understanding of soil health science and practical management strategies, including cover […]
UMaine to host talk about ‘Warming Sea’ project
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk by composer Lucas Richman and Maine Science Festival Director Kate Dickerson. They will discuss the collaborative effort to create “The Warming Sea” project from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7. All talks in […]
Local students make Rhode Island university dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — Ten local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Gabrielle Blanco of Winthrop, Emilie Burrill of Topsham, Ashley Childs of Norway, Taylor Dostie of Durham, Morgan Fenderson of Lisbon Falls, Jazmine Fournier of Lewiston, Morgan Morrow of Canton, Jack Murray of Farmington, Evan Stone of Wilton, and Emily Terranova […]