MADISON, N.J. — Shandra Ellen McManus of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University on May 12 at the university’s 144th commencement. WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — Cameron Leary from Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University during commencement exercises May 21. NEWTON, Mass. — Mount Ida College conferred […]
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WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents graduated May 12 from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Codie Keene of Poland was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with distinction. Matthew Paladino of Turner was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with distinction. RINDGE, N.H. — Tyler Lussier of Lewiston was named […]
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VILLANOVA, Pa. — Jonathan Albert of Auburn earned a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University during a spring commencement ceremony held May 20. WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were among 1,286 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2012 semester. Matthew Paladino of […]
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D. Cutter: Vote for the children’s future
Have Mainers forgotten the past 50 years? The billions in debt, unpaid bills, no jobs and the highest taxes in the country? The polls suggest they have. The Republican revolution that began in 2010, with more than 700 seats switching from Democrat to Republican, is just getting started. The only states to have job growth […]
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P. Beeckel: Restore individual sovereignty
Growing up in Maine in the 1960s, I learned that substance was always more important than a polished style or slick appearance. Rugged individualism, hard work, self-sufficiency, neighbor helping neighbor, the bond of your word and fierce independence were what defined a “Mainer.” My understanding of the politics of life was based on those principles. […]
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J. Hume: The party is almost over
Recently, a lot of letters to the editor seem to be coming from those with much to lose if President Barack Obama is not re-elected. Some are so laughable that I have to wonder if the writers have read any news at all in the past five years. Since George Bush ran up a $4 […]
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Leavitt students sponsoring Amazing Agricultural Expo on Sept. 21
TURNER — On Friday, Sept. 21, students in the class, Exploring River Valley, at Leavitt Area High School are sponsoring the Amazing Agricultural Expo at Ricker Hill Orchards. The Expo will feature 25 exhibitors who work in the broad field of agricultural and natural resources. Walt Whitcomb, commissioner of agriculture and conservation, will be in […]
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Franco Vets national convention AUBURN — All members of the Franco American Veterans and Auxiliary are reminded that the 80th National Convention will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, at the Fireside Inn. Registration packages will be available for pick up from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday by the front desk. At […]
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SendOut Cards benefit Leavitt Project Grad
TURNER — The public is invited to come learn about the creative opportunities with SendOut Cards at a workshop hosted by Leavitt Project Graduation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the school cafeteria. Distributor Mike Roy will show how to use SOC online resources to make unique and personal greeting cards, photo calendars, party […]