FALMOUTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering “Preserving the Harvest” workshops throughout the summer. Upcoming workshops include: “Preserving Strawberry Jam”: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 6, University of Maine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth. “Pressure Canning Demonstration: Green Beans”: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 6, Naples […]
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Lawmakers gun down bill that sought to arm more college students
AUGUSTA — House members shot down a proposal Tuesday that would have allowed people with concealed carry permits to carry their firearms on public colleges except in dorms and in entertainment facilities that post signs barring their possession. By a 90-56 vote, House members turned aside a plea by the measure’s sponsor who worried that […]
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University of Maine System to see first tuition increase in six years
PRESQUE ISLE (AP) — University of Maine System trustees have approved a tuition increase. The Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2qQFeIj ) that tuition alone in the system will be raised an average of 3.3 percent, or $242 per year. In-state students are expected to pay around $17,486 for tuition, fees and room and board. Rates for […]
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Area youth win top awards at Maine National History Day
ORONO — At Maine National History Day on April 8 at the University of Maine, 265 students from 28 middle and high schools showcased exhibits, papers, websites, documentaries and performances based on their original research. Awards were presented in several categories, and the top state winners are eligible to compete in the national contest June […]
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Cobb honored upon retirement
ORONO — The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development honored former dean of education, Robert Cobb, at the Buchanan Alumni House on April 7. To celebrate his nearly 40 years of service to the university, the event launched the establishment of the Robert “Bob” A. Cobb Scholarship Fund, which will provide financial […]
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Entomologist to speak at Androscoggin Beekeepers Club meeting April 12
AUBURN — Entomologist Elissa Ballman will give a presentation, “Pesticide Exposure to Honey Bees in Maine,” at the next meeting of the Androscoggin Beekeepers Club Wednesday, April 12. The meeting will be held in the vestry of the West Auburn Congregational Church, 811 West Auburn Road, Auburn. Club business will be conducted from 6:30 to 7 […]
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University of Maine announces dean’s list
ORONO — The University of Maine recognized local students for achieving dean’s list honors: Auburn: Abby Bellefleur, Ashley Brackett, Cole Butler, Derek Caron, Joshua Delong, Cameron Dubay, Jordan Lau, Emma Paradie, Jessica Staples, Hannah Thistle and Bryan Uwaechia. Brownfield: Catherine Gillette and Ian Shea. Buckfield: Hunter Wiley. Canton: Emma Lueders. Denmark: Logan Gerchman. Dixfield: Celine Bolduc, Natalie Bolduc, Isiah Brown, […]
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Trip to Orono boosts freshmen’s interest in college
BETHEL — Since returning from their trip to the University of Maine in Orono, about 45 Telstar Regional High School freshmen are giving more thought to their futures. On Dec. 8 after school, the Telstar Freshman Academy left for the university to visit the Emera Astronomy Center, the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, the Innovation […]
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Patriots give former UMaine star a substantial pay raise
Trevor Bates has been performing well on the New England Patriots’ practice squad to the point where his salary has been increased, according to an ESPN report. Bates, a Westbrook native and former University of Maine star who was signed to the Patriots’ practice squad earlier this season, was given a raise from the minimum […]
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Men’s Basketball Roundup: UMaine falters in second half against Quinnipiac
The Black Bears led by as many as 10 points in the first half, and held a 36-28 advantage at halftime. The Bobcats opened the second half with a tone-setting and momentum-shifting 7-2 run. By the time there was 17:31 left in the game, they had tied the score at 40-40. Maine outscored Quinnipiac 20-6 […]