DURHAM — ReTreeUS, a Maine-based project of the nonprofit United Charitable Programs, installed four educational fruit tree orchards this year, and has planted eight total educational orchards since 2012. “The orchards are provided at no cost to schools,” says co-founder Moriah Salter, “and they come with innumerable benefits both for the earth and for participants.” […]
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Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Some 2,557 students were awarded bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s 211th commencement ceremonies on May 19. Local students earned the following degrees. Anna L. Herbert of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food sciences. Kelly C. Phillips of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences. […]
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Marine Corps League meeting AUBURN — The Marine Corps League, Central Maine Detachment, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the American Legion Post 31, Washington Street. With the new Marines that have joined, the group will talk about the rifle squad to be formed to honor fallen comrades. July 4th Festival on […]
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Kennebec Valley Community College graduates
FAIRFIELD — More than 500 students graduated May 18 when Kennebec Valley Community College held its 43rd commencement exercises at the Augusta Civic Center. Local graduates are: Kyle Baker, Winthrop, advanced emergency care Zachary Pushee, Lewiston, advanced emergency care Kinda Lilley-Karkos, Wilton, advanced emergency care Jason Prosser, Fayette, advanced emergency care Cassandra Purington, Livermore Falls, […]
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Well done – area students earn degrees
CANTON, N.Y. — Meredith C. Allen of Farmington was among the 548 students awarded a degree at St. Lawrence University’s Commencement ceremony, held May 19. Allen graduated cum laude and earned a degree in chemistry. Allen is a graduate of Mount Blue High School. — ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. — Amy Morin of Lewiston graduated from Elizabethtown […]
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Local residents graduate from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
STANDISH — The following local residents earned their degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Heather Aceto of New Gloucester, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in business administration-management and a Bachelor of Science in business administration-human resource management. Susan Attianese of Naples, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal […]
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New England School of Communications honors list
BANGOR — The New England School of Communications has announced its honors list for spring 2013. High honors Auburn: Kacey Wight Canton: Brandon Doyen Durham: Stephen Creps Greene: James Morin Harrison: Brandon Denison Lewiston: Kathleen Bouchard, Christopher Rancourt Lovell: Harold Sheehan Poland: Kyle Kyllonen Roxbury: Lea Cone, Jessica Kane West Paris: Errol Silver Honors Auburn: Thomas […]
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Freeport High School bond defeated
DURHAM — Voters in the RSU 5 towns of Durham, Freeport and Pownal narrowly defeated a proposal to bond up to $16.95 million for improvements to Freeport High School. The vote was 2,028 to 2,202. The money would have paid for constructing and equipping additions, and renovating and improving the school building, athletic facilities and […]
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Saint Joseph’s College gives awards
STANDISH — The following students earned awards at Saint Joseph’s College. Kiani Camire of Lewiston earned the Environmental Science Award, given to student for excellence in the study of environmental science. Chelsea Dupal of Durham earned the Exercise Science Award, given to an outstanding graduating senior majoring in exercise science. Courtney Hansen of Auburn earned […]
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Lisbon driver hurt in car crash
DURHAM — A Lisbon driver was injured Tuesday night when he lost control of his car on Pinkham Brook Road and it rolled over, state police said. Howard Wilson, 69, was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with neck and back pain, Trooper Michael Smith said. Wilson was driving north in his 2002 […]