NORTON, Mass. — The following area students graduated from Wheaton College on May 19. William Colasante of Lewiston, degree in biology. Jenifer DeNormandie of Bethel, degree in neuroscience. DeNormandie also earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2012 semester. CLEMSON, S.C. — Joseph Patrick Reynolds of Bryant Pond graduated from Clemson University on May 11 […]
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Wilton Day Group lists summer events
WILTON — At the June 14 meeting of the Wilton Day Group, eight members went to Longfellow’s Greenhouse and Peppers’ in Winthrop for lunch. Those enjoying the day were Betty Douglas, Lois King, Lillian Miller, Anne Storey, Beverly West, Cherilyn Klinker, Ann Ibarguen and Hazel Flagg. Lois announced that the group will be making bracelets […]
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Well done – Area students attain dean’s lists
MANCHESTER, NH. – Tessa Theriault has been named to the dean’s list at Saint Anselm College for the 2011–12 fall and spring semesters. Tessa is a Presidential Scholar majoring in classical archaeology. She is a 2011 graduate of Poland Regional High School. BOSTON — Wentworth Institute of Technology announces the names of students who have […]
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Kylie Elizabeth Robertson
PORTLAND — Kylie Elizabeth Robertson died July 8, at Maine Medical Center. Kylie’s life was short-lived, but she was extremely loved by family members and friends. Her life was too precious to be taken so soon. Kylie was born June 28, in Farmington, to Gloria Jennings and Seth Robertson. Kylie leaves behind her mother and […]
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Mt. Blue field hockey team raises funds for breast care center
FARMINGTON — Members of the Mt. Blue High School field hockey team are joining four other high school teams for the second annual Battle for Breast Cancer Tournament. The tournament takes place from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Colby College in Waterville. Until the round robin benefit tournament, team members will be […]
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Health Careers Scholarship Awards announced
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee has announced the six recipients of the West Central Maine Health Careers Scholarship Program. The scholarships are presented to students residing in the Franklin Memorial Hospital service area who are pursuing careers in the health care field. Each of the following will be awarded a $600 […]
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Officials seek asbestos removal at Forster Mill in Wilton by fall
WILTON — The owner of the former Forster Mill property did not submit an asbestos removal plan on Monday as requested by state and federal environmental agencies. Although they don’t have the plan, Maine Department of Environmental Protection staff spoke with Adam Mack Tuesday and were told he was meeting with contractors. “We’ve told them […]
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Museum lecture on mill girls in Maine
WILTON — The Wilton Historical Society and Wilton Public Library will co-sponsor a lecture by Maine author Elizabeth DeWolfe at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at The Wilton Farm & Home Museum. DeWolfe is professor and chairwoman of the Dept. of History & Philosophy at the University of New England in Biddeford, where she teaches […]
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Sing to ME in Wilton
Sing to ME in Wilton Local singer-songwriter will perform his original music, contemporary folk with a touch of the blues, on Friday, July 13, at Baker’s Market Cafe in Wilton. His performance will include an original soundscape that uses the Tuvan throat-singing technique as an atmospheric device. The show, part of the occasional Sing to ME in Wilton […]
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Wilton victim recants story given to police
WILTON — The victim of a reported home invasion on Birch Street last week has recanted the story given to police. The victim, an 18-year-old young woman, did know the assailants, Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Police are investigating the new information, but no charges have been made yet. The young woman reported she […]