Monmouth Academy Academy presented Class Night Awards on June 4. The students are listed in alphabetical order. Cameron Armstrong: Stuart L. Foster Most Coachable Athlete Award, W. Andrew Poole Baseball Scholarship, Betty S. Davis Senior Athletic Award Shauna Auger: Music Award David Barker: Edith, Arland and Brian Blaisdell Award Amaya Bauer: Harold A. Lovejoy, Sr. […]
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Local students receive degrees from Quinnipiac University
HAMDEN, Conn. — Two local students received degrees in May from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies. They include Caroline Dugas of Carrabassett Valley, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing; and Andrew Whitner of Lisbon, who was awarded a Master of Health Science/Pathologists’ Assistant degree.
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Readfield society unveils first historic site marker
Forty people from Readfield and beyond gathered on June 11 at Readfield Corner for a Readfield History Walk on the 100th anniversary of a major fire that occurred in that part of town. The first “History Walks Series” historical site marker was dedicated as part of the event. The historical site marker is the first […]
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Augusta’s First Amendment Museum open Saturdays
AUGUSTA — The First Amendment Museum, 184 State St., has announced its new lineup of summer exhibits, events, expanded hours and more. The museum is open on Saturdays, with free tours offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday throughout the summer. Guided tours are less than an hour and are appropriate for […]
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Jay church expands thrift store hours
JAY — The St. Rose Thrift Store, located in the parish hall on Church Street, has reached out and touched the lives of thousands of area residents since opening in October 2020. “The thrift store provides a budget-friendly shopping location featuring clothes, household items, and limited furniture,” said Stephanie Crowe, the parish social ministry coordinator […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Ohio University
ATHENS, Ohio — Quinn Libby of Winthrop has graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University.
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Full-scale Wiscasset Art Walk to return June 24
Wiscasset Art Walk — a summertime celebration of art, music, performance and community, entering its ninth year — returns this month in full force with the participation of village galleries, shops, and restaurants. The village becomes a festival with sidewalk activities, community art projects, and special features. Art Walks are held from 5 to 8 […]
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Job Corps offers career training for youth aged 16 to 24
Job Corps is enrolling youth aged 16-24 interested in free learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, and culinary arts. Virtual and online learning options are available. People can earn their high school diploma or equivalency, as well as their driver’s license, at the same time. Housing and meals are included […]
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Western Foothills Land Trust protects Little Pond tributary
PORTLAND — Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP) has announced the spring 2021 Habitat Protection Fund awards. CBEP made four awards, for a total of $30,000, for projects in Cumberland, Yarmouth, Harrison/Norway/Otisfield, and a fourth project that will be announced soon. With the Habitat Protection Fund, the partnership supports the permanent protection of aquatic habitats in […]
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Universities to hold home garden irrigation webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension plan to offer a webinar about irrigation for the home garden from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. “Irrigation for the Home Garden” explores different ways to water a garden, with a focus on how to successfully install, maintain and manage […]