Leaders of Maine’s adult education community recently met in Lewiston for their annual directors meeting. The meeting brought together key figures in the Maine education landscape, emphasizing the collaborative efforts that drive adult education across the state. Daniel Chuhta, deputy commissioner at the Maine Department of Education, highlighted the state’s commitment to adult education. Erica […]
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Local students named peer advisors at Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students have been named peer advisors for the 2023-24 academic year at Western New England University. Brianne Dube of Lewiston is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in health studies. Dube has been appointed as Recruitment Committee co-chair within the Peer Advising organization. Kaila Mank of Raymond is working […]
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Lisbon Falls student named advisor at Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Lisbon Falls student Katie Tibbetts has been named a resident advisor for the 2023-24 academic year at Western New England Univeristy. Resident advisors are a group of students selected based on their leadership, interpersonal skills, and commitment to positively influencing their peers. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Edward Little class of ’58 holds 65th reunion
Edward Little High School’s class of 1958 held its 65th reunion Sept. 20 at the Hilton Garden Hotel in Auburn. The 65th reunion Committee, chaired by Steve Sedgeley, consisted of 10 classmates who planned the event. The afternoon included a buffet lunch, socializing, and a program during which messages were read from those unable to […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club posts Oct. 3 results
Les Buzzell of Auburn and Pat Quinn of Otisfield placed first at the Lewiston Bridge Club on Oct. 3. Tied for second, third and fourth place were Joan Quinn and Brian Kelly of Wilton, Linda Smith of Oxford and Mike Quinn of Otisfield, and Teresa O’CLair of Lewiston and Ron Reynolds of Auburn. The club […]
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Food pantry receives donation to help combat food insecurity on campus
FARMINGTON — Earlier this year, the Thrifty Beaver Food Pantry on the University of Maine at Farmington campus received a donation of $2,250 from the University Credit Union as part of UCU’s Campaign for Ending Hunger. Mark Pires, UMF sustainability coordinator and food pantry director, met with UCU Community Engagement Manager Lesley Ridge and Brook […]
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Lewiston adult ed honors 1st nursing apprenticeship grads
Lewiston Adult Education Healthcare Apprenticeship Pathway — a six-month series of courses designed for multilingual learners, resulting in multiple certificates for employment in the healthcare industry — has announced the graduation and employment of its first CNA Apprenticeship students. The graduation ceremony was held at Lewiston Adult Education Learning Center on Sept. 7. The pathway […]
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Finding Our Voices grows with help of $7.5K grant
CAMDEN — Finding Our Voices has its first full-time, paid staff member. United Midcoast Charities provided a $7,500 grant that helped the nonprofit bring Mary Kamradt on as executive assistant. Finding Our Voices is the grassroots and survivor-powered nonprofit breaking the silence of domestic abuse across Maine. Kamradt’s promotion comes as the group is filling […]
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SNAPSHOT: United Way of Androscoggin County kicks off campaign
United Way of Androscoggin County, serving both Androscoggin and Oxford counties, has kicked off its annual campaign to raise $1.1 million for the community. The chapter has three loaned executives to the area to support the campaign: Jenn Thompson of TD Bank, Krystal Milligan of LL Bean and Trina Blaisdell of Hannaford in Rumford. Those […]
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United Way, credit union renew partnership
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has OTIS Federal Credit Union as part of its Corporate Champion Circle. OTIS has a long history of community involvement, especially when it comes to hunger, according to a news release from Nichole Ernest of United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The circle is a unique opportunity for […]