HARRISON — The University of New England Westbrook College of Health Professions announces that Rytel Reynolds, the daughter of Paul and Tammy Reynolds of Harrison, graduated on May 16 as a member of the class of 2020.    

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its dean’s list for the spring semester. UMF maintains a dean’s list each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 are awarded […]

ELLSWORTH — 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 (LGBTQ) issues and needs. The Equity Fund helps strengthen LGBTQ organizations in Maine and supports initiatives that work toward inclusive, diverse, prejudice-free communities for the LGBTQ population and all […]

DIXFIELD — The Dixfield Food Pantry has received a $4,000 grant from the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to bring more food to low-income and elderly residents. “This grant will help many people who are struggling to feed their families,” said Linda Hinkley, the pantry’s director. “This grant will help supply […]

STRATTON — For 11 years, Vern Bean, the secretary of Mount Bigelow Masonic Lodge #202 in Stratton has performed during the Memorial Day weekend with his band “Foggy and Friends” at the Plaza Hotel to benefit the pantry. This year, Bean coordinated with Peter Farnsworth, the master of Mount Bigelow Lodge, to make this a […]

W. Paris Historical Society seeking dues WEST PARIS— Due to the COVID-19 virus, the West Paris Historical Society has decided not to hold a meeting until it is felt it would be safe to do so. However, the society still has monthly monetary obligations and is asking members to mail in their annual dues of […]

UNITY — Mainers and others with an interest in agriculture, crafts, food, entertainment, presentations and active volunteerism have long marked their calendars for the end of September when the Common Ground Country Fair traditionally celebrates rural living on the 300-acre site of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). This year MOFGA will hold […]

PORTLAND — The Mitchell Institute, a Maine-based nonprofit founded by Sen. George J. Mitchell to improve college outcomes for young Mainers that is now entering its 25th year, has announced its 2020 Scholars. The 145 recipients of the Mitchell Scholarship, representing public high schools from every community in Maine, each will receive a scholarship award […]

AUBURN — Saint Dominic Academy — Auburn Campus Principal John Patrick Yorkey has announced the honor roll for the third quarter. The following students have achieved a 4.25 average and above in all courses and are on the Principal’s List: Grade 12: Avery Greco, Evan Rivard, Skye Rogers, Rebecca Zimmerman. Grade 11: Alec Beaudin, Anna […]