FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital now has two chaplains after Rev. Susan Taylor was hired to assist Rev. Tim Walmer in providing hospital-based spirituality services. The hospital hired the first paid chaplain in 2004, Jill Gray, MaineHealth communications & public affairs manager, noted. Taylor sat down with The Franklin Journal on Tuesday, May 23, to […]
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Southern New Hampshire University lauds local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2023 winter president’s list. They include Nicholas Dickinson of Topsham, Jenna Gagne of Sabattus, Samuel Payne of Lewiston, Samantha Fox of Lovell, Jordan Handy of Auburn, Bryce Cobb of Turner, Ashley Parks of Anson and Ethan Rombalski of Turner. Also, Rebecca Lagoda of Bridgton, Ryan Pomerleau of Lewiston, Jack Bontatibus […]
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Vacation Bible schools, Totus Tuus set for local churches this summer
Vacation Bible Schools and Totus Tuus are being offered at parishes around Maine this summer. They are a way for youths to learn about their faith, while having fun and making new friends, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Vacation Bible Schools • Gray Monday-Friday, July […]
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Winthrop hires new town manager who was previously Belgrade’s top administrator
Anthony Wilson, who is currently director of communications and operations for the Belgrade-based nonprofit 7 Lakes Alliance, will start the Winthrop job on June 5.
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Maine Food Convergence events set for May 18, 25
The 2023 Maine Food Convergence two-part event is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom Thursday, May 18, and in person Thursday, May 25 at the YMCA Camp of Maine, 305 Winthrop Center Road in Winthrop. The Maine Food Convergence Project is a collaborative of seven Maine food and climate networks, convening organizations, networks, and […]
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Woodlot management tour set for Winthrop May 18
Maine Woodland Owners plans to offer a woodlot management tour from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, May 18, of its Wiesendanger Wildlife Protection Area on Case Road in Winthrop. Joe Roy, a private lands wildlife biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and Andy Shultz, a retired Maine Forest Service landowner outreach forester, will […]
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Local students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society
BATON ROUGE, La. — Nine local students recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. They include Heather Ahern Huish of Livermore Fall at the University of Maine, Victoria Beaulieu of Lewiston at the University of Southern Maine, Anna Berkes […]
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‘Bookey Readings’ poetry series features Pondtown Poets
The popular “Bookey Readings” poetry series will continue at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Bailey Public Library in Winthrop. The “Pondtown Poets,” founded in 2003, will be the featured poets at the event. The group was founded by Winthrop native Susan Parks and takes their name from the history of Winthrop. The […]
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Winthrop library to host Pondtown Poets May 13
WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library plans to continue its Bookey Readings poetry series at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the library’s 39 Bowdoin Street location. The Pondtown Poets, founded in 2003, will be featured at the event. The group was founded by Winthrop native Susan Parks and takes its name from the history […]
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Winthrop High recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Jakob Barrows, Brooke Belz, Sophia Blanco, Aleah Childs, Kamryn Dube, Isabella Dunn, Elsa Goebel-Bain, Amelie Grube, Josh Hafford, Julia Letourneau, Tyler Shumway, Madison Weymouth and Lauryn Wood. Grade 11: Selma […]