GOSHEN, Ind. — Abigail Dunn, a sophomore elementary education major from Auburn, was recently recognized for academic excellence on the fall semester dean’s list at Goshen College. — SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Kaelyn Lecander, a senior at Bethel University, has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2013 semester. Lecander […]
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Bates students deliver research presentations at Mount David Summit
LEWISTON — Mount David Summit, the college’s annual campus-wide celebration of student academic achievement held in late March, shows the depth and expanse of scholarship among Bates students, highlighting undergraduate research; student creative work in art, dance, theater, music and film/video; projects conducted in the context of academic courses; and community-engaged research. Jennifer Bergeron, who […]
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Jessica Ames selected for Principal’s Award
WINTHROP — Winthrop High School has announced that senior Jessica Ames has been selected by faculty members to receive the 2014 Principal’s Award. She is the daughter of Melinda Edwards of Winthrop and Daniel Ames of West Gardiner. During her four years at Winthrop High School, Ames has maintained an excellent scholastic record, while also […]
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Hannaford decison forcing Winthrop food pantry to close after 22 years
WINTHROP (AP) — A Winthrop food pantry that serves 100 area families is closing down after 22 years because the Maine-based supermarket that provided most of its food is changing the way it makes donations. Samuel Richards, pastor of East Winthrop Baptist Church, said a new policy by Hannaford Supermarkets to limit donations to food […]
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Head-on collision on Route 202 claims life of Winthrop man
WINTHROP — A 71-year old local man was killed Thursday morning in a head-on collision that shut down Route 202, according to police. Richard Leighton, 71, was heading west in his GMC pickup around 7:30 a.m. when an eastbound SUV driven by Bobbie Reeves, 39, of Winthrop, apparently crossed the center line, Winthrop police Chief […]
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KLT working to attain Howard Hill property
WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust announced it has entered into an option agreement to purchase Howard Hill, 164 wooded acres that serve as the scenic forested backdrop for Maine’s State Capitol. This ambitious project is part of KLT’s 25th anniversary “Conservation Across Generations” campaign. In announcing the agreement Theresa Kerchner, KLT’s executive director, noted, […]
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One dead in head-on collision on Route 202 in Winthrop
WINTHROP — A 71-year old local man was killed Thursday morning in a head-on collision that shut down Route 202, according to police. Richard Leighton, 71, was heading west in his GMC pickup around 7:30 a.m. when an eastbound SUV driven by Bobbie Reeves, 39, of Winthrop, apparently crossed the center line, Winthrop police Chief […]
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DAR Dillingham meets March 21 LEWISTON — The Mary Dillingham Chapter of NSDAR will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Marco’s Restaurant, Mollison Way. The guest speaker is Annette Dorey. Author Ledoux to speak at library LEWISTON — Author Denis Ledoux will speak on his latest book, “We Were Not Spoiled: a Franco-American […]
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Police say pajama-wearing robber also wore sweatshirt from Lewiston bar
WINTHROP — A pajama-clad armed robber who held up a Winthrop convenience store earlier this week remained at large Friday, but police have gathered more critical information in hopes of landing an arrest. Winthrop police Detective Peter Struck said Friday the hooded sweatshirt the robber was wearing advertises a bar in Lewiston. The back of […]