BIDDEFORD — Derrick Roy of Lewiston, a senior from Connecticut College, is conducting research in the lab of Bruce Branchini. Roy recently participated in the sixth annual Northeast Undergraduate Research Development Symposium. This National Science Foundation-supported conference provides a forum where undergraduate researchers share their research findings. NURDS 2014 was held on March 8-9 at […]
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Bean supper, potluck lunch AUBURN — A bean supper will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, potato salad, hot dogs, coleslaw, breads, beverage and pie. The cost is $7. A potluck lunch will be held after Church Service […]
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Christ Episcopal Church elects Vestry at annual meeting
NORWAY — Christ Episcopal Church recently held its annual meeting after having a turkey dinner cooked and served by the Hospitality Committee members. A printed report on the activities of last year was augmented by conversation and questions. A budget was approved. Christ Church at that time did not have a permanent rector, although the […]
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Area students named to Colby College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2013-14 year. Xiaojie Chen, a sophomore, is the son of Liting and Sumei Chen of Wilton, and attended Mount Blue High School. Anna M. Doyle, a junior, is the daughter of […]
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Two CMCC students named to All-Maine Academic Team
AUBURN — Two honor students at Central Maine Community College, Anthony Arcuicci and Allyson Phinney, have been named to the Maine Community College System All-Maine Academic Team. They are among 14 students who will be honored at an upcoming luncheon hosted by the MCCS Board of Trustees. The All-Maine Academic Team is part of the […]
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Whittier Middle School honor roll
POLAND — The following students were named to the second-trimester honor roll at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School. Grade seven Academic high honors: Holly Desjardins, Sarah Parent, Madeleine Tiner, Holly Young. Academic honor roll: Noah Anderson, Isaac Austin, Colby Bell, Lilly Brassard, Taylor Cailler, Morgan Chouinard, Madison Cote, Emma Davis, Josh Elliot, Adeline Fabian, Maia […]
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Poland Baseball Preview
Coach: Mike Connor (fifth year) Last year’s record: 10-8, lost in Western B quarterfinal Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Kaleb Bridgham (P/OF), Jake Simard (P/3B), Shawn Murphy (P/3B), Lukas Johnson (P/OF), Bill Bickford (P/1B), Tanner Marston (C), Corey Cunliffe (2B), Dan Bernier (2B/OF), Matt Rabasco (OF), CJ Martin (P/SS); Juniors— Ethan Cailler (SS/P), Alex Biron (P/OF). […]
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Western B softball: Top WMC teams still tough
Fryeburg, Greely and Cape Elizabeth have been the teams to beat in Western B in recent seasons and should be among the top clubs in the standings again. Fryeburg was the top-seed last year but lost to Western Maine Conference rival Greely in the semifinals. The Rangers went on the win the Western B title. […]
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Poland softball preview
Coach: Katharine McKay (third year) Last year’s record: 9-6, lost to Cape Elizabeth in Western B quarterfinals Returning letter-winners: Senior — Lindsay Theriault SS; Juniors — Kylie Martin P, Kolby Woods P, Kelsey DeBurra C, Haley Whitworth OF, Michaella Arsenault 2B, Emily Gibson OF. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Kalor Plummer 3B, Emily Whittemore Inf, Gabby […]