The Alicia Rae Bessey Memorial Scholarship Committee has selected three students to receive initial awards for the scholarship, according to a news release from the University of Maine at Augusta. Riley Gray of Livermore Falls, a dental hygiene student, is among those students. This scholarship fund honors the memory of Alicia Rae Bessey and her […]
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Lovell library series to highlight state of Maine birds
LOVELL — The Hobbs Library Speaker Series is scheduled to continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, on Zoom with Nick Lund, Maine Audubon’s advocacy and outreach manager. The topic will focus on the state of Maine birds and the significant changes observed through the decades. Bald Eagles and Wild Turkeys were nearly gone from […]
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Lewiston agency to offer wellness, balance workshop
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus plans to offer a tai chi workshop for adults interested in learning how to prevent falls and relieve arthritic pain. Tai Chi for Health and Balance is set for 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, through Thursday, April 14, in the Education Center at SeniorsPlus at 8 Falcon Road. Tai Chi for Health […]
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Innovate for Maine Fellows internship program opens applications for students, companies
ORONO — The University of Maine Foster Center for Innovation seeks Maine students and companies to participate in the 2022 Innovate for Maine Fellows internship program; applications are available. Innovate for Maine connects the best and brightest Maine college students with Maine’s most exciting growing companies for paid, meaningful, hands-on internship experiences, according to a […]
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Thomas College accepting registrations for mud run
WATERVILLE — Registration is open for Thomas College’s annual Dirty Dog Mud Run, which open to the public. The run is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, on the 180 West River Road campus. The event is a 5K, 15-obstacle course that loops through the woods and campus. Obstacles include mud, tire flips, wall climbing, and […]
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Readfield student makes Pennsylvania university dean’s list
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Katelynn Ladd of Readfield was named to 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Susquehanna University. Ladd, who is majoring in creative writing and publishing and editing, is a member of the class of 2024. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a […]
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Lewiston library to offer teen video gaming
Lewiston Public Library plans to resume teen video gaming in its second floor teen lounge at 200 Lisbon St. Teens can play on the library’s Playstation 4 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays. Players can choose from any of the in-house games to play solo or with friends: FIFA 19, Gran […]
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Woman veterans town hall, public forum to be held virtually
VA Maine Healthcare System has planned a town hall and public forum for women veterans at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, online or by phone. VA Maine has comprehensive care for women veterans throughout the state, according to an event news release from the VA Maine Healthcare System. This includes a GYN surgeon that is […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay to host Trout Unlimited speaker
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s fifth presentation of its 25th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Restoring the Lower Androscoggin River,” is scheduled to feature Steve Heinz of Trout Unlimited, Maine Chapter, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9. The series presentations are being held via Zoom. To access the event, visit fomb.org. The group hosts its free series […]
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Lewiston library to offer Girl Scout info session
A Girl Scout representative plans to be in the Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Department at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at at 200 Lisbon St. to talk with those interested in Girls Scouts for their child. There also will be an opportunity to check out a free Girl Scout activity from one of Girl Scouts’ […]