ORONO — Researchers at the University of Maine are to host the virtual Maine Reuse Summit, which celebrates Maine’s vibrant reuse economy, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. Attendees can learn about a multi-year research project on Maine’s reuse sector from researchers who conducted it. They will disclose findings from a statewide […]
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Monmouth student-athlete inducted into honor society
NEWTON, Mass. — Emma Vierling of Monmouth was inducted this spring into the National College Athlete Honor Society at Lasell University. Lasell recently was accepted into the honor society as the Massachusetts Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year NCAA, NAIA, NCCAA, and USCAA institutions who excel in both the classroom […]
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Rangeley photography show seeks entries
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ seventh annual Western Mountain Photography Show Exhibit is to be held from Sept. 11 to Oct. 11. The exhibit is to feature an awards reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in the RFA Lakeside Theater lobby, 2493 Main St. “Journey” is […]
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Author to give virtual talk about nature
AUBURN — Teacher, scientist and author Bernd Heinrich plans to join Auburn Public Library virtually for “Fascinating Things I Have Seen: Insights on Nature with Author Bernd Heinrich,” which runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 8. Heinrich will share some of the things he’s experienced in nature which he’s found interesting and intriguing. […]
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Monmouth student graduates from N.Y. university
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Cooper David Richard of Monmouth received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Clarkson University on Dec. 31, 2020.
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Nonprofit gifts meal delivery vans to 3 school districts
Districts include Lewiston Public Schools, SAD 58 and RSU 12.
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Rockland theater seeks entries for youth film contest
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s second annual Strand Youth Film Fest is an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas to create and submit their own short films. Entries will be accepted from Tuesday, June 1, through Sept. 30, with awards and a public presentation of the films this fall. Prizes […]
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Gorman college scholarships go to 9 students
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nine Maine community college students were awarded full tuition scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. The students were celebrated May 18 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L.Bean leadership. The scholarship supports three students at Southern Maine Community College, the largest college […]
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KVCC names dean’s list students
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College has announced its 2021 spring dean’s list. The following students have earned a place on the dean’s list by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 9 credit hours or more for the semester. Whitney Kain of Abbot, Adam Robinson of Addison, Savannah Dube and Evelyn McKenzie, […]
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Eight non-profits receive grants from The Very Basics Fund
REGION — Literacy Volunteers, American Red Cross, Safe Voices, Rural Community Action Ministry, Care and Share Food Closet, Mission at the Eastward, Western Maine Center for Children and Rangeley Region Health and Wellness Partnership received grants in May totaling $28,429. Funding was provided through generous donations to the fund from individuals, businesses and foundations. United […]