SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Emily Lake of Naples, a student at Western New England University, was inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society on May 6 during a ceremony. One of the signature events on the Western New England athletics calendar each year, the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society recognizes college students that are significant […]
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Auburn college to offer free high pressure boiler operator trainings
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College plans to offer free high pressure boiler operator trainings. The first cohort is set for 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, July 20-Oct. 17, at ND Paper Rumford Division, 35 Hartford St. Registration is required and 10 seats are available. The second cohort is […]
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Lewiston’s butterfly release celebration returns in person July 16
LEWISTON — For the first time since 2019, guests can join together in person for Androscoggin’s annual Butterfly Release Celebration. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Lewiston’s Geiger Elementary School at 601 College St. Guests can honor and remember loved ones through music, light refreshments, and the […]
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Lovell library speaker series to host Voice of America journalist July 14
LOVELL — The Hobbs Library Speaker Series is set to continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, with an in-person discussion with Libo Liu at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, 227 Main St. He will talk about what is happening in Hong Kong and why it matters, according to a news release from the library. […]
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Harrison church to hold chicken pie sale July 16
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church plans to sell chicken pies and gravy on the third Saturday of the month until further notice. This month’s sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, according to a news release from event organizers. Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning of July 16 […]
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Maine couples celebrate at Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass
Some met at dances or through blind dates. Others were high school sweethearts or met in college. For many, the attraction was instant. For others, it took time to blossom. Whatever the circumstances, for the couples who gathered June 25 for the Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass, the result has been a decade or two […]
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Dallas Plantation museum to host annual Logging Festival Days July 15, 16
The Maine Forestry Museum plans to hold its 41st annual Logging Festival Days on Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16, at its fairgrounds at 221 Stratton Road in Dallas Plantation. On Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the festival will feature artists, crafters and vendors, live music, cookout, and a beer garden. Those […]
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Winthrop High recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Sarah Adam, Logan Baird, John Ellis, Justin Health , Xavier Hodge, Muriel Lattin, Marta Norton, Madelynne Perkins, Vanessa Richards Bowden, Averie Silva and Madison Weymouth. Grade 11: Jakob Barrows, Brooke Belz, Sophia Blanco, […]
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Oak Hill High recognizes honor students
WALES — Oak Hill High School has announced the following students were named to its spring honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 9 — Summa cum laude: Isabelle Greenleaf. Magna cum laude: Lindsey Bailey and Colton Davis. Cum laude: Gwyneth Behnke, Emma Burgoin, Lydia Brough, Delia Custer, Kaitlyn Daisey, Kaiden Delano, Derek Edgerly, […]
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Paris’ Founder’s Day event set for July 16
The 43rd annual Founder’s Day to support the Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum is planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 16 on the Paris Hill Green on Paris Hill Road, rain or shine. The showpiece of the charity event is The Bahre Collection of antique and classic cars. The collection, housed at […]