WOBURN, Mass. — Every year, the Journalism Education Foundation of New England awards scholarships to high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing a career in the newspaper industry. The scholarships, including the MacGregor Fiske Award, are presented by the New England Newspaper and Press Association, and up to 10 students are selected. To […]
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UMaine faculty investigating best uses for AI in special education
ORONO — As the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning grows, so too do the questions about the best and most ethical way to deploy these technologies in various fields. In K–12 schools, for example, students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders face significant decisions about how to balance the potential benefits of generative AI […]
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Farmington entrepreneurial studies center to hold awards ceremony Jan. 22
Farmington’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is set to hold its first awards ceremony at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, to celebrate its many achievements and the community members who made them all possible. The event will be held in the University of Maine Farmington North Dining Hall at 111 South St. In 2021, students recognized […]
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Mainely Character opens 2024 scholarship applications
Mainely Character is accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2024 and attending post-secondary schools. The goal is to award 12 scholarships at $5,000 each in 2024. Mainely Character awards scholarships to seniors who demonstrate courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others. It focuses solely on these four areas of character […]
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Winter webinar series for agricultural producers to begin Jan. 23
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program are offering a three-part webinar series focused on using weather-based tools to help agricultural producers adapt to climate change. Each webinar will be 45 minutes in length, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session and participant discussion. The series is […]
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Bethel area land trust to begin webinar series on birds Jan. 24
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust is set to offer “Birds, Backyards and You — A Webinar Series” starting Wednesday, Jan. 24. Winter provides ample time to watch the birds visiting feeders and landscape and to try to figure out what is happening. It also is an opportune time to listen to a professional bird rehabilitator […]
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Maine Policy Matters launches new season
The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine has launched Season 5 of its podcast, Maine Policy Matters. It was created to make public policy information more accessible to policymakers; government, business and nonprofit leaders; and the general public. The podcast features interviews with experts on timely topics relevant to Maine. Season […]
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Thomas College recognizes honor list students
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has named the following undergraduate students to its 2023 fall honors lists. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Lindsey Irene Adams, Serenia Violet Ahumada, Ephraim Fosu Akrofi, Zainab Albraihi, Elena Marie Alderman, Jackson Bryce Arbour, Zoe Mae Austin, Brianne Michelle Benecke, Abigail A. Beyor, Maximilian Orest Bojarski, Chloe Rose Bolduc and Madison Shaw […]
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WinterKids Downhill 24 taking registrations for upcoming challenge
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Registration is open for the 12th annual WinterKids Downhill 24. The event is set for Thursday and Friday, Feb. 29 and March 1, at Sugarloaf at 5092 Access Road. Presented by Agren and Zachau Construction, the 24-hour ski and snowboard challenge raises money for WinterKids programs to help more youth build healthy […]
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Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates program seeks volunteers
The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates program is set to hold its spring training for volunteer advocates Monday through Friday, March 11-15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may participate virtually or in person. For those who wish to […]