PORTLAND — Cheverus High School graduates from Casco, Bridgton, Gray, Naples and Lewiston received honors during recent graduation and baccalaureate ceremonies. the Loyalty and School Spirit Award was presented to Kodiak Simpson of Casco. The Rev. Pedro Aruppe, S. J. Award/J.S.E.A. Award went to Gregory Grinnell Jr. of Bridgton. Baccalaureate awards and scholarships were: Cheverus […]
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UMFK Student Support Services recognizes TRIO students
FORT KENT — The TRIO Student Support Services Program at the University of Maine at Fort Kent held its sixth annual recognition banquet on April 17 to honor students involved in the TRIO program. TRIO Student Support Services is funded through the Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 […]
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UMFK nursing students honored
FORT KENT — Thirty-Two current University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students were inducted into the Nursing Honor Society and 38 UMFK nursing students were honored at the Nurse Pinning Ceremony held on May 9 in the Fox Auditorium. The following local students were inducted into the UMFK Nursing Honor Society: Mary C. Alligood […]
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Area schools awarded USDA distance learning, telemedicine grants
BANGOR — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced that Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 in Dixfield has been selected to receive a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant in the amount of $498,907 and Maine School Administrative District 61 in Bridgton has been selected to receive a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant […]
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Enjoy the blues in Naples
The annual Maine Blues Festival will be held in Naples and is always on Father’s Day weekend. While the 2014 Festival is still being planned, there are usually about 40 live acts and bands performing at 12 or so venues. The 2014 festival will run from Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15. Come for one day […]
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Maine Students named to president’s, dean’s lists at Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, N.H. — The following students achieved academic recognition for the fall 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. President’s list Auburn: Jason Melanson, Bachelor of Arts in general studies. Bowdoinham: Pamela Gerry, Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and English. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Brunswick: Jonathon Esquell, Bachelor […]
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Basic training graduates
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following area residents 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 skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Alexandra Landry of Wales, majoring in accounting Jacob Weeks of New Gloucester, majoring in global communication Sarah Smith of Wilton, majoring in graphic design communications Melora Lavoie of Poland, majoring […]
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Naples man faces charges in chase
A Naples man is charged with operating under the influence and eluding police following a chase through that town Monday night. A Portland Press Herald story said Daniel Lajoie, 62, was involved in a chase that ended with Lajoie abandoning his vehicle and hiding in a vestibule of a shopping plaza. According to the article, […]