University of New England BIDDEFORD — The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. From Fryeburg: Esmee Albert, Kaylee […]
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MCPM offers Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
LEWISTON — The Maine Center for Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner Fellowship is a one-year program designed to nurture and educate a certified Nurse Practitioner in hospice and palliative care, across a wide range of settings. Objectives of the MCPM Fellowship: The NP fellow will receive supervision and conditional independence from faculty through didactic and clinical […]
CMCC offers free CNA training with adult ed
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification. Information and registration for the free program are available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply. The CNA course begins on March 4 and finishes […]
Essentials of College Planning sessions set
REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: Thursday, February 15 at 9 a.m. Friday, February 16 […]
Dean’s List
WCCC STATE — Austin Poulin of Poland has been named to the Dean’s List at Washington County Community College. Matriculated full-time students earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above are considered honor students and are eligible for the Dean’s List. Additional requirements: The student must be enrolled in at least 12 credit […]
Scholarship contest opens for High School seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s
NEW YORK — High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease can earn up to $5,000 for college through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship Contest. Students can enter the contest by visiting www.alzfdn.org/scholarship. “You’re never too young to make a difference in the lives of others, and teens are showing that […]
Collaborative accepting applications for summer journalism program
REGION — The New England High School Journalism Collaborative is excited to announce that we will hold our all-expense-paid summer workshop for students interested in journalism for the 37th year. The 2024 workshop dates are June 22 – June 29. The program is intended for students who are from traditionally underserved populations. Some preference is […]
Scholarship winners for 4-H Camp announced
AREA — The 2024 winners of the Kathryn F. Daniels Memorial 4-H Scholarship have been announced. Each winner has been granted a full scholarship to attend the University of Maine 4-H camp in Bryant Pond. The scholarship was started in memory of Kathryn Daniels, a local 4-H leader, and beloved grandmother and mother. It […]
Cabin Fever Reliever in West Paris
WEST PARIS — On Thursday, February 21, at noon, there will be a Soup and rolls lunch – two kinds of soup, and desserts – followed by an afternoon of games and puzzles. There will be card games like Hand and Foot and Cribbage (we know there are guys out there who are good at […]
VFW Post 9787 presents patriotism awards
Jonathan Carsley, a teacher from Buckfield Jr/Sr HIgh School was named the post’s teacher of the year while Rhyann Holden, who is homeschooled was the winner of the Voice of Democracy contest.