BATH — Pine Tree Society has received a $15,000 grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. The funds will support the camp’s work to ensure access to the outdoors and respite for families caring for loved ones with autism. “As we return to full camper capacity and continue to offer the popular programs […]
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Le Moyne College names Turner student to dean’s list
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Madeline Firnkes, a senior political science major from Turner, has been named to Le Moyne College’s fall 2022 dean’s list. To make the list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Grants available to nonprofits serving vulnerable communities
Nonprofit organizations that serve disadvantaged, underserved or vulnerable communities may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund. The fund awards grants to nonprofits that focus on early childhood care and education, extended-day learning, community clinics and oral-health initiatives, food security, people experiencing homelessness, and legal services. Organizations must […]
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Applications open for disabled veterans’ controlled moose hunt
AUGUSTA — Applications for the annual Maine Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt are available on the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services’ website at maine.gov. The program, created in 2010, allows veterans to assist in mitigation of a wildlife conflict in several fresh produce crops. The hunt is a partnership between Maine Department of Inland Fisheries […]
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Food for Thought talk on well water contaminants set for March 24
The Zoom talk is presented by Lewiston-Auburn Senior College.
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Mt. Abram High names 2nd quarter honor roll students
SALEM — Mt. Abram High School recently named the following students to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honors: 93 or above in all academic subjects. Grade 12: Josey Arms, Chad Caton, James Haynes, Isabella Norster, Emily Pillsbury, Charles Pye, Savina Sherwood and Abigail Wilcox. Grade 11: Samuel Cockerham, Brooke […]
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Public takeout supper set for East Wilton
WILTON — A public takeout supper is set for 5-6 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The corned beef meal will include a homemade dessert. Due to circumstances, home delivery will not be available in either Wilton or Farmington. The price will be $10 for adults and […]
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Teens to Trails announces 2023 Grants to Clubs winners
BRUNSWICK — Teens to Trails, a nonprofit with a mission to connect Maine’s middle and high school students with life-changing experiences outdoors, has named its Grants to Clubs winners for the 2022-23 school year. The grants, made possible by L.L.Bean and Evergreen Credit Union, provide outdoor clubs registered with Teens to Trails an opportunity to […]
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University of Maine at Fort Kent announces dean’s list
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced its 2022 fall dean’s list. This list includes full-time and part-time students. FULL-TIME DEAN’S LIST ST. JOHN VALLEY Eagle Lake: Julia Labbe. Fort Kent: Arieyle Baker, Jessica Belch, Carson Cole, Taurian Coopsamy, Benjamin Davis, Emma Deprey, Edwin Fortere, Elvis Gomez, Caitlyn Green, Mika Greaux, Sylvie Guimond and […]
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New Vineyard student makes University of Maryland dean’s list
ADELPHI, Md. — Yorn Chesnutt of New Vineyard made the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at […]