FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host the first Hunger Solutions Exchange from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17. The event takes place at the University of Maine at Farmington, North Dining Hall and Roberts Courtyard. It brings together all responding to food insecurity in Greater Franklin County, whether they […]
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Farmington hospital eases inpatient visitor safety measures
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has implemented changes to expand its visitor policy. They went into effect June 1 and will remain so until further notice, according to a news release from the hospital. “In light of recent changes throughout the MaineHealth system and nationwide in visitation policies and a downturn in COVID-19 hospitalizations in […]
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Dresden student makes Grove City College dean’s list
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Isaak Flaming of Dresden, a exercise science major at Grove City College, has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list with distinction. Flaming, a 2020 graduate of Morse High School, is the son of Glenn and Simone Flaming. Students eligible for the dean’s list with distinction have a GPA […]
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Jay student graduates from York County Community College
WELLS — Katelyn Lapoint of Jay graduated May 13 with an Associate Degree in applied science in animal care management from York County Community College. The college held its 27th annual commencement ceremony at the Sanford Performing Arts Center.
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Central Maine Community College names spring dean’s list students
AUBURN — President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College has announced its 2022 spring semester dean’s list. Students on the president’s list earned a semester grade point average of 3.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). High honors denote a minimum GPA of 3.6, and honors recognizes those with a minimum GPA of 3.3. […]
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Farmington student earns degree from Grove City College
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Nicholas Sparks of Farmington graduated May 14 from Grove City College. Sparks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Sparks also has been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list with distinction. Students eligible for the dean’s list with distinction have a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84. A […]
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Wild blueberry field days meeting set for June 9
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry field days meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Harmon Mountain Farm, 2001 Northfield Road, Northfield. According to a news release from the Orono-based extension, the Downeast IPM field meeting will focus on pest and crop management on a farm that specializes in wild blueberries, […]
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Winthrop society to host resident rug artist
Lynda Pratt, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, plans to share her love for rug hooking at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Several years ago Pratt began rug hooking and taking lessons in a person’s private home. Rug hooking soon became her favorite indoor […]
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Waldo County 4-H to offer shooting sports workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Waldo County plans to offer a shooting sports workshop for ages 9 to 18 from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at Maine Outdoor Sportsman, 144 Atlantic Highway in Northport. The Explore 4-H Shooting Sports workshop will introduce participants to the basics and principles of archery including marksmanship, […]
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Winthrop society to host tours of Viles home, gardens
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host an afternoon tour of the Viles House and its gardens on Saturday, June 11, at 71 Stone St. in Augusta. Tours are set for 1-2:30 and 3-4:30 p.m., with a limit of 30 people per tour. This tour is a fundraiser for the historical society. All proceeds […]