Finding Our Voices, grassroots, survivor-powered nonprofit, has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Maine Community Foundation. The money, according to Patrisha McLean, founder/president of Finding Our Voices, is “to help bridge the gaps in support for Maine’s women domestic violence survivors,” according to a news release from McLean. “This very generous grant from such […]
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Gray-New Gloucester High student crowned National U.S. Teen
ALTOONA, Pa. — Trinity Bean of Gray was crowned National United States Teen at the annual national pageant, held July 31 to Aug. 3 in Hershey, Pennslyvania. In addition to the national title, Bean won the Top Model, Photogenic, Crown Photogenic, All Star Athlete and Gold President’s Volunteer Service awards, according to a news release […]
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McGuckian Cup races for sailors held in Auburn Aug. 1
AUBURN — The annual McGuckian Cup races for sailors ages 13 and younger occurred at Taylor Pond Yacht Club in Auburn where teams of two sail Turnabout boats over a seven-race series. Lack of wind on July 31 postponed any racing until Aug. 1, when a shifty west-northwest breeze challenged the 14 sailors, according to a news […]
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Foundation awards more than $49K to Lewiston, Auburn area graduates
Foundation also awarded more than $210K to students presently attending college.
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Rumford Falls Eagles Club gives gift to Central Maine Healthcare
One of fundraiser’s organizers lost brother to heart disease.
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University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine has announced its 2023 spring dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Matthew Begin, Ella Boucher, Erica Bridges, Joshua Brobst, Dylan Campbell, Emma Drysdale, William Dunn, Christopher Galvan, Grace Girardin, Bekah Gray, Fatuma Hussein and Sephora Kani. Also, Evan Mancini, Kirsten Mazur, Grace Ouellette, Faegan Pan, Hannah Smith and Ryan […]
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Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association honors outgoing president
The Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association honored retiring association President Caroline “Callie” Zilinsky July 30 at its annual program. Zilinsky, who served as president of the group for nearly 20 years, racked up a long list of accomplishments during her tenure. With her thoughtful and visionary leadership style, she guided the association through numerous major restoration […]
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Buckfield Junior/Senior High School lists honor students
Buckfield Junior/Senior High School has announced its third trimester honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honors Grade 10: Brittany Carrier, Nicholas Maney and Kallista Stearns. Grade 9: Alyssa Breton, Gunnar Hicks and Gaven Parsons. Honors Grade 12: Jeremy Allen, Gavin Charest, Chloe Gordon, Michael Greenlaw, Zeppelin Holt, Jaiden Jack, Roger “Taz” Keough III, […]
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Area students make St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — The following local students were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Ben DeBiase of Carrabassett Valley, a member of the class of 2026, attended Mount Abram Regional High School. Cam Ghadfa of Denmark, a member of the class of 2023, is majoring in art and art […]
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Local residents make Wentworth Institute of Technology dean’s list
BOSTON — Several local students have made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the 2023 spring semester. They are Tobias Roy of Durham, Brodi Farinas of Lewiston, Zachary Ray of Poland, Raymond Dulac of Raymond, Wei Chi of Topsham and Andrew Pulsifer of Topsham. Check out upcoming area events!