AUBURN — Teacher, scientist and author Bernd Heinrich plans to join Auburn Public Library virtually for “Fascinating Things I Have Seen: Insights on Nature with Author Bernd Heinrich,” which runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 8. Heinrich will share some of the things he’s experienced in nature which he’s found interesting and intriguing. […]
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Monmouth student graduates from N.Y. university
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Cooper David Richard of Monmouth received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Clarkson University on Dec. 31, 2020.
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Nonprofit gifts meal delivery vans to 3 school districts
Districts include Lewiston Public Schools, SAD 58 and RSU 12.
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Rockland theater seeks entries for youth film contest
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s second annual Strand Youth Film Fest is an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas to create and submit their own short films. Entries will be accepted from Tuesday, June 1, through Sept. 30, with awards and a public presentation of the films this fall. Prizes […]
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Gorman college scholarships go to 9 students
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nine Maine community college students were awarded full tuition scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. The students were celebrated May 18 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L.Bean leadership. The scholarship supports three students at Southern Maine Community College, the largest college […]
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KVCC names dean’s list students
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College has announced its 2021 spring dean’s list. The following students have earned a place on the dean’s list by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 9 credit hours or more for the semester. Whitney Kain of Abbot, Adam Robinson of Addison, Savannah Dube and Evelyn McKenzie, […]
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Eight non-profits receive grants from The Very Basics Fund
REGION — Literacy Volunteers, American Red Cross, Safe Voices, Rural Community Action Ministry, Care and Share Food Closet, Mission at the Eastward, Western Maine Center for Children and Rangeley Region Health and Wellness Partnership received grants in May totaling $28,429. Funding was provided through generous donations to the fund from individuals, businesses and foundations. United […]
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HEAP applications open
EAST WILTON — Western Maine Community Action, Inc. (WMCA) continues to assist with applications for residents of Franklin County for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP or Fuel Assistance) who have not applied and received a benefit since Aug. 24, 2020. Applications will be taken through July 15 for this program year. All applications are […]
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United Way plans 5-Card Float down Sandy River
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will host its first 5-Card Float down the Sandy River on June 26. Put-in will be at the Fairbanks Bridge between 10 a.m. and noon, take-out will be at DHHS in Farmington. There will be a shuttle service to get participants back to their vehicles at the […]
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State energy leaders to discuss Maine’s future
The Camden Public Library and the Camden Energy Committee plan to conclude a series of presentations about energy use and conservation with a fourth discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 3, via Zoom. This session in the “Let’s Talk About Energy” series steps up the conversation to the state level. A panel of speakers representing […]