The second annual Cobbossee Ice Fishing Derby is planned from sunrise to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cobbossee Lake stretches into Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Winthrop. This year the derby will help benefit Cony Project Graduation, the YMCA Camp of Maine and The Friends of The Cobbossee Watershed, according to a news release […]
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UMaine extension shares PFAS resources for farmers
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is making a set of resources about on-farm PFAS contamination available online to the public in one location, according to a news release from the extension. “Guide to Investigating PFAS Risk on Your Farm” is a comprehensive collection of resources about contamination from Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in […]
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Liberty-based printer seeks submissions for art scholarship
Liberty Graphics, an environmentally conscious T-shirt printer, is accepting art submissions to its 25th annual $1,000 art scholarship contest, according to a news release from the printer. All high school seniors residing in Maine are invited to submit original work that reflects on the theme of “Art and our Natural Environment.” Work can be emailed […]
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Lewiston Mass commemorates World Day of the Sick
LEWISTON —Bishop Robert Deeley commemorated the World Day of the Sick on Feb. 13, with a celebration of Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The World Day of the Sick was established 30 years ago by Pope Saint John Paul II to offer prayers for those who are ill and to recognize […]
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Lewiston High School names honor roll students
Lewiston High School has announced its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. First Honors Grade 9: Fadumo Ahmed, Braiden Blais, Emma Carmichael, Michael Caron, Spencer Chartier, Holland Clyburn, Lily Croteau, Chouaib DJama, Melanie Deshaies, Avaya Desjardins, Ava Dionne, Joseph Dube, Fardowso Ekad, Alyssa Fendley, Aleisha Fortin, Josie Gagnier, Skyler Goudreau, Khatro Hassan, Fiona […]
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Connecticut university names Casco student to honors lists
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Brianna Warren of Casco has been named to the 2021 fall president’s honors list and the dean’s list at the University of Hartford.
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Tufts University names local dean’s list students
MEDFORD, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Tufts University. They are Kyle Bouchard of Raymond, class of 2023; Martin Horne of Pownal, class of 2025; and Aidan Sweeney of Gray, class of 2024. Dean’s list honors at the university require a semester grade point average […]
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Mt. Abram High School names honor roll students
STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors —93 or above in all academic subjects Grade 12: Sara Galusha, Cassandra Hobbs, Martin Kelley, Emily Kidd, Adam Luce, Emily Marden, Emily O’Neil, Kyle Presby, Fionna Raley-Theberge, Wyatt Sieminski, Caleb […]
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Thomas Cup to be held in person on Waterville campus
WATERVILLE — This year the Thomas Cup, a competition held annually that engages Maine high school students in various technology and innovation challenges, is to be held in person after being held virtually last year, according to a news release from Thomas College. The Thomas Cup is scheduled for Friday, March 18, overnight into Saturday, […]
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UMaine center to host talk on coast’s most critical issues
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk on how the Island Institute collaborates with coastal communities to build resilience. The talk is to be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability […]