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Leeds student inducted into NH honor society
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Ambrose Ward of Leeds, a communication major in the class of 2024 at Saint Anselm College, has been accepted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for first-year success, for the 2020-21 academic year. To be eligible for invitation, students must be enrolled full-time at an institution with an active chapter […]
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Saint Anselm College names local students to dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Seven local students have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Saint Anselm College. They are: Caroline F. Condon of Brownfield, class of 2023, nursing major; Amelie S. Crowe of Farmington, class of 2022, great books major; Patrick T. Malia of Fryeburg, class of 2024, undeclared major; Ambrose F. Ward […]
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Lewiston schools offer nutrition programs for children
The Lewiston School Nutrition department plans to offer nutritional benefits to the city’s children and, in some cases, adults 60 and older throughout the coming school year, according to a news release. The Maine Department of Education oversees several USDA Food and Nutrition Services programs and initiatives that provide healthy food to children. Each of […]
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UMF receives grant to help adult learners
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington professor Patty Williams has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the University of Maine System to create a “Pathways to Teaching for Adult Learners” program, according to a UMF news release. The program is designed to support adults interested in returning to school to pursue a career in […]
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Land trust to dedicate East Winthrop property
EAST WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust is scheduled to celebrate one of its newest land acquisitions, the 55-acre Weston Woods Preserve in East Winthrop, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. The public is invited to celebrate with trust and the land donors, Bob and Jim Weston. The 55-acre Little Cobbossee Lake preserve was permanently […]
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Fund seeks grant proposals to support LGBTQ+ organizations
The Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund is accepting applications from nonprofits for project and capacity-building grants that address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer issues and needs in Maine. The fund helps strengthen LGBTQ+ organizations and supports initiatives that work toward inclusive, diverse, prejudice-free communities for the LGBTQ+ population and all people in Maine. Grant […]
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Foundation seeks proposals for racial equity investment program
The Maine Community Foundation’s Investing in Leaders of Color Program seeks proposals. The program is designed for nine people of color in leadership positions at nonprofit organizations that serve communities of color and promote racial equity in Maine. The program offers one-on-one coaching, a professional development stipend, and support for operating costs. The maximum grant […]
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Universities offer free early college career pathway program
ORONO — The University of Maine and its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias, plan new online Early College Career Pathways. Designed to introduce high school students to higher education and careers of interest, the Pathways are typically 15 credits, or five courses, and allow students to make progress toward a university degree […]
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AARP awards community grants to 8 Maine organizations
PORTLAND — Eight organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants, part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide, AARP Maine announced July 28. Grantees plan to implement quick-action projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends, […]