BRUNSWICK — Seeing the exhibit, “Maurice Prendergast By the Sea” which is now showing at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art is a refreshing and uplifting experience. Eighty seven paintings from major museums across the country make up the selection of Prendergast works chosen by Joachim Homann, curator of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, […]
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Man’s body found in road in Bowdoin
BOWDOIN — The body of a man in his 50s was found early Wednesday morning in the middle of Adams Road. The man, who lived in Bowdoin but whom police did not identify, was unresponsive when emergency crews arrived just before 5:30 a.m., according to Chief Deputy Brett Strout of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office. […]
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BIDDEFORD — Brianna Bisesti was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of New England. She graduated May 18 with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training, cum laude. She’s the daughter of Jim and Nancy Bisesti of Greene. She received the American College of Sports Medicine Biomechanics Interest Group […]
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Maine students earn honors at National History Day Contest
BOWDOIN — After months of intensive research and success at the state-level competition, Aaron Dustin and Adam Dustin, home-schooled brothers from Bowdoin, presented their project at the annual Kenneth E. Behring National History Day contest, held at the University of Maryland College Park Campus from June 9-13. The boys are the sons of Richard and […]
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University of Southern Maine students receive scholarships
PORTLAND — The following University of Southern Maine students were awarded scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year. Catherine Marie Prendergast of Bowdoin, a nursing student, was awarded the Boyne Foundation Nursing Scholarship. She is a 2009 graduate of Morse High School and is engaged to be married to Justin Cressey of Bowdoin. She is the […]
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Francis ‘Buddy’ Byras
BOWDOIN — Francis “Buddy” Byras, 79, of Bowdoin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, at his home. He was born in Lewiston, Oct. 19, 1933, the son on John M. and Mary I. (Lacko) Byras. He was a graduate of Lisbon High School and later served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following his […]
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Rebekahs plan turkey dinner LISBON — A roast turkey dinner will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 12 and under, free for preschoolers. The dinner is hosted by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge […]
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Well done – student achievements
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Kaitlyn Oldknow of Poland was recently inducted into the Lambda Xi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Morrisville State College. — EASTON, Mass. — Auburn resident Emily Dumont, a member of the Stonehill College Class of 2014, was inducted into the Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society. Kappa Mu Epsilon […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Jeremy A. Dwyer and Air National Guard Airman 1st Class David B. Hobson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and […]
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‘Every day heroes’ at EMS Week events
LISBON — When asked to describe a hero, many words come to mind: adventurer, daredevil, conqueror, even idol. However, when asked to describe an everyday hero, different words come to mind: brave, sel?ess, caring and knowledgeable, among others. EMS week is an opportunity to honor emergency medical service providers and to educate the community about […]