MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named a few local students to the 2023 summer dean’s list. They are Minh Nguyen of Gardiner, Carrielee Harvey of Waterville, Robert Farrington of Augusta and Ashley Parks of Anson. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.699 for the reporting […]
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named the following local students to its 2023 summer president’s list. They include Jenna Gagne of Sabattus, Nicholas Dickinson of Topsham, Alexandra Irigoyen of Harrison, Kanamugire Ishimwe of Lewiston, Andrew Gray of Raymond, Cimantha Carchidi of Sabattus, Josiah Kearns of Winthrop and Lauren LaPlante-Tripp of Sweden. Also, Emily Kaplan of North Monmouth, Robert Schmersal of Rumford, Autumn […]
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named eight local students to the 2023 summer dean’s list. They include Christopher Wilcox of Pownal, Joseph Smith of Lewiston, Anthony Croteau of Auburn, Shane Audet of Mexico, Tyler Adams of Poland, Rebecca Lagoda of Bridgton, Ashley Parks of Anson and Jack Bontatibus of Topsham. Full-time undergraduate students who have […]
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UMaine at Farmington remembers first responders on Sept. 11
Members of the University of Maine at Farmington community recently gathered in the Olsen Student Center to commemorate the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and remember current first responders and their dedication. Kirsten Swan, UMF director of student leadership; Connor Fahey, coordinator of orientation and transition programs; and Enrico Echevarria, multicultural admissions counselor, shared […]
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Waterford fountain flows again after 100 years
Aug. 25 marked a special day in Waterford on the Flat, where a fountain that hasn’t flowed for 100 years was rejuvenated and turned on. Townspeople were invited to throw in a class of water to celebrate the return of the fountain, according to a news release from resident Al Struck. The fountain, now owned […]
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Waterford team celebrates center’s 65th year of serving breakfast
WATERFORD — Back after the pandemic’s two-year closing, the Friends of the Wilkins House Community Center breakfast team served 700 meals to diners and another 100 to volunteers over the course of four breakfasts this summer all because of the summer residents, and year-round residents from Waterford, Fryeburg, Lovell, Bridgton, Harrison and Norway who attend. […]
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Elmira College names local Key Award recipients
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College recently announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. Local recipients included Ansley Watson of Lewiston, Lydia White of Bowdoinham, Anya Kowalsky of Topsham, Aleyeh Mussa of Lewiston, Morgan Wilson of Gray, and Natalie Beaudoin of Lewiston. “This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, […]
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Bridgton-Lakes Rotary hosts ‘Shot’ event
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club hosted a “Shot” event on Aug. 31 at the Mountain Driving Range in Bridgton. Open to all, the event included free buckets of balls and Street Eats appetizers, and a dozen Rotarians joined by 10 spouses and friends. The event was a chance for golfers to hit some balls and […]
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Sweden Food Pantry announces raffle ticket winners
During Sweden Days on Aug. 5, Rose McKenzie, Select Board administrative assistant, drew the winning ticket from among the thousands sold with the help of Gail Dewildt, secretary of the Sweden Historical Society. The winner of the 50/50 raffle was Zbigniew “Zibby” Wisniewski from Lovell. Zibby won $577.50, immediately donated $200 to the Sweden Food […]
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Local students make Simmons University dean’s list
BOSTON — Hannah Groves of Durham and Jordyn Rubin of Lewiston were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. To qualify, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system. Check […]