CINCINNATI — Catherine Blais of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. She also achieved dean’s list recognition for the summer quarter 2011-12. SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Two area students were recently named orientation team leaders at Susquehanna University. Natasha Johnson of Poland, Maine, […]
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Results listed for 5K Foliage Race, Fun Run
WATERFORD — The sun shone down and the temperatures dipped to create a perfect setting for the 13th Waterford 5K Foliage Race and Fun Run held in early October. The red and golden colors of fall set the tone for the competitors, along with the usual chili cook-off, this year provided by the Waterford/Harrison PTO […]
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‘Nano brewer’ to make beer for Western Maine
HARRISON — A new brewery is looking to make a splash in the Maine beer scene. A very small splash. Lee Margolin of Harrison has spent the better part of two years preparing Pennesseewassee Brewing for its opening later this month. The tiny brewery can produce about 15 gallons of beer per batch, or half […]
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Board briefed on Region 9 vocational programs
MEXICO — The Vocational Region 9 board on Wednesday night learned about the truck driving and employability skills programs at the School of Applied Technology. Directors are holding the presentations to learn more about programs before developing the budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14. Employability skills provides students in Grades 9 to 12 the opportunity to […]
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Military note – Brandon White
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army National Guard Pfc. Brandon M. White has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill […]
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Ellis family reunion
On Aug. 11 the 52nd Ellis family reunion was held in Naples at the home of this year’s president, Tim Anderson. There were 39 family members in attendance. The oldest was Flora Ellis, age 81, and the youngest was Brooklin Webber, age 4, pictured. Activities included badminton, bean bag toss, ping-pong, cup stacking, parachute games, […]
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Paving planned on Naples causeway
NAPLES – The Maine Department of Transportation has announced that crews will be paving along the causeway on Route 302 for three days beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16. Paving operations are scheduled to take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Because this work is weather dependent, alternate dates may be required. […]
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Goodwill begins Multilingual Leadership Corps program
PORTLAND/LEWISTON — Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has announced the start of the Multilanguage Leadership Corps, a new program that places AmeriCorps members with English Language Learners in schools and nonprofit organizations in greater Portland and Lewiston. AmeriCorps members focus on mentoring, school skills support and community engagement to increase academic engagement among English […]
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LeBlanc family reunion held
CASCO — The descendants of Jude and Alice LeBlanc held their annual family reunion on July 28 at Sebago State Park. There were 60 members in attendance from Rumford, Mexico, Peru, Bangor, Dixfield, South Casco, Naples, South Portland, Raymond, North Jay, Windham and Jay; Derry, Concord and Wolfeboro, N.H.; Cambridge and Rochester, Mass.; Watervliet and […]
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Spruce Mountain team won first at Envirothon
The Maine Association of Conservation Districts awarded plaques to the three top-scoring high school teams at the event. Second place went to Boghaunter Home School from Gray/Casco and placing third was Spruce Mountain High School, North Campus, Team 3. Sixteen teams representing 14 Maine high schools competed. Members of the team from Boghaunter Academy were […]