Connections
Community news from the Sun Journal.
Area students named to dean’s list at Bates College
LEWISTON — The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in April 2020. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.8 or higher. Anna Glass of Pownal; Thaddeus Gunther of Farmington; Jennie Chen of East Wilton; Jesse Saffeir of Pownal; Kirsten Pelletier […]
Maine Alzheimer’s Chapter launches virtual support, education programs
SCARBOROUGH — While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans, including 28,000 in Maine, living with Alzheimer’s and their more than 69,000 caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, is offering free virtual support groups and […]
Young Adult Catholics in Maine group to hold virtual retreat
PORTLAND — What began as a way to offer Catholic women and men in their 20s and 30s a way to connect for fun and support as people of faith continues to grow through community-building events and offerings. The Young Adult Catholics in Maine group is an initiative of the Diocese of Portland’s Office of […]
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to be everywhere in Maine
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting everyone in Maine to join the fight to end the disease by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on four different weekends this fall. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will continue, and instead of hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people to walk as individuals or […]
Grants available to combat social isolation among older Mainers
PORTLAND — For the 2020 grant cycle and in light of COVID-19, MaineCF’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund will support community-based transportation programs, including changes in response to the pandemic, and efforts to keep older 60+ community members socially connected during a time of physical distancing. Grants of up to $10,000 are available. Nearly a third […]
Little Wilson Pond group honors Thibodeaus
TURNER — The Little Wilson Pond Improvement Association has named Dick and Jo Thibodeau as the environmental heroes of the pond. The couple has been testing the water quality in the pond for more than 20 years. They were honored during the association annual meeting held through Zoom in July. The pond, which encompasses 110 […]
Community briefs to run August 6
Jay VFW post seeking nominations JAY — VFW Post 3335 will accept nominations for post quartermaster and a trustee position at the monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.12, at the post. Guest speaker at Marston’s Corner church AUBURN — Wendell Calder will be a guest speaker at Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech […]