STORRS, Conn. — The University of Connecticut recently announced the students who attained the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. Brunswick: Amelia Wise Gray: Tyler Holmquist Naples: Sarah Hale Winthrop: Bennett Doughty PORTALES, N.M. — Mohamed Hussein Noor from the Lewiston area has been named to the dean’s list at Eastern New Mexico University […]
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Students named to University of New Hampshire dean’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the spring semester of the 2011-12 academic year. Auburn: Megan Hussar, honors. Andover: Whitney Mills, highest honors. Bethel: Bailey Davis, highest honors; Jessica Ladd, high honors; Stephanie Savage, highest honors. Buckfield: Zoe Gillis, honors. Fryeburg: […]
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Bridgton SummerFest BRIDGTON — The Bridgton SummerFest 2012 will take place July 20-22 as a fundraiser for the Bridgton Community Center. Events will include: Friday, July 20: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Kavanaugh Amusements-Midway Rides and mechanical bull rides; Sunset, ReMax hot air balloon rides; All day: speed pitching Bridgton baseball, C.H.O.I.C.E.S. dunk tank, U.S. […]
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Summer breakfast July 18 WATERFORD — The second in a series of four summer breakfasts will be held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, in the Wilkins Community House at the foot of Plummer Hill Road just off the Waterford Town Common. A tradition spanning 59 years, the breakfasts offer a menu […]
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Ida Susan Hosmer Wilfong
FRYEBURG — Ida Susan “Pinkie” Hosmer Wilfong died on Saturday, July 7, in Fryeburg, of cancer. Pinkie Wilfong was born at home in South Weymouth, Mass., on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1924. She was the eldest daughter of Allen Fearing and Esther Anna Thompson Hosmer. Mrs. Wilfong was a descendant of British settlers and Revolutionary […]
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Chamber music concerts
Violist Kazuko Matsusaka is among those who will perform during the International Musical Arts Institute’s second week of classical chamber music concerts on July 11-14. Concerts featuring works composed by Haydn, Puccini, Edvard Grieg, Schubert and others begin at 7:30 p.m. at Bion Cram Library on the Fryeburg Academy campus in Fryeburg. Tickets, $12 for adults/$6 for seniors and students, may […]
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Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following local students were among 2,552 students awarded degrees during the University of Vermont’s 209th commencement ceremonies on May 20. Nicolaus B. Fox of Fryeburg, Bachelor of Arts in English. Emily M. Licht of Gray, Bachelor of Science in environmental studies. Kelsey D. McLaren of Harrison, Bachelor of Science in exercise […]
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Swim lessons offered in Oxford OXFORD — Oxford will be signing up children for the swimming program on Wednesday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sign-ups can also be completed at the town office. Small children will need to be accompanied by an adult in the water. Fees are $20 for the first child, […]
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Classical chamber concert series will begin July 5
FRYEBURG — The International Musical Arts Institute will present a classical chamber music concert series for the 16th season July 5-8 and July 11-14 at Bion Cram Library at Fryeburg Academy. “Music for Summer Evenings,” Wednesday through Saturday concerts, will begin at 7:30 p.m. “Music for Sunday Afternoons” performances begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for […]
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Local students named National Merit Scholarship winners
EVANSTON, Ill. — National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners were announced this spring. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists. National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college […]