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Well done – Achievements of area students
POTSDAM, N.Y. — The following local students will be attending Clarkson University during the fall as members of the Class of 2017. Samantha L. Rideout of New Gloucester, a graduate of Saint Dominic Regional High School, who will be majoring in business studies. Thomas Ian Pickett of Mechanic Falls, a graduate of Poland Regional High […]
Well done – area students earn degrees
VILLANOVA, Pa. — Lourinda St. John from Readfield graduated from Villanova University with a Master of Science in human resource development during a spring commencement ceremony held May 19. — HARRISONBURG, Va. — Hannah Marguerite Brzozowski of New Gloucester graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from James Madison University during the May […]
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Turner library two days of sales TURNER — The Turner Public Library will hold its annual book sale from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6. There will be thousands of books, an especially inviting children’s area and videos, CDs and DVDs. Hardcovers will […]
RSU 16 food program continues when school’s out
MECHANIC FALLS — The RSU 16 Summer Meals program held its first meal at Elm Street School on Friday with an 8 a.m. pancake breakfast and a barbecued chicken lunch — plus some fun and games. “We just wanted to let people know we’re here and to learn more about what we do,” said Betty […]
Dora B. Shields
NORWAY — Dora B. Shields’ heart stopped beating on June 20 … A true product of Aroostock County, where she was born in 1914, Dora was resourceful, strong-willed, honest and humble. Despite a most difficult childhood, she was determined to change her life and so embarked upon a career as a registered nurse after having […]
Whittier Scholarship winners named
POLAND — The winners of the annual Bruce M. Whittier Scholarship were recently announced, with two Poland Regional High School seniors each receiving a $1,000 award. They were selected for their academic performance, their work ethics and commitment to their community. Emily Cormier, daughter of Bill and Cindy Cormier of Mechanic Falls, will attend American […]
Summer Meals programs kick off
OXFORD HILLS/MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16’s Food Service Department and St. Joseph’s College provide free meals to children and teens age 18 and under during the summer through the Summer Food Service Program, also known as Summer Meals. Families are encouraged to come to the kickoff events to learn more about the program in their […]
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Open house, photo contest TURNER — On the Fourth of July as part of the festivities in town, the Turner Natural History Club Museum will have an open house and it annual photo contest. The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 442 Turner Center Road. Photos may be submitted from […]
Students honored at CMMC Annual Dinner
AUBURN — More than 200 people attended the sixth annual Central Maine Community College Annual Dinner held recently at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event was hosted by the college’s Education Foundation board of directors. The event included the presentation of awards to individuals and organizations noted for their achievements or contributions to the college. […]