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LEWISTON — Claude Mailhot graduated cum laude on June 1 from Kaplan University with a 3.66 grade point average. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting, going to school full time while working full time. While at Kaplan, he was inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He is […]

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Maine universities, colleges make the grade as top schools

FORT KENT, Maine — A number of Maine colleges have once again caught the eye of a publication that ranks higher learning institutions across the nation. Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, University of Maine at Farmington, University of Maine at Fort Kent, and Unity College were ranked among the top 50 regional colleges in the […]

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Obama refers to Bowdoin freshman science whiz in speech

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A college freshman from New York merited a mention in President Barack Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention. The president says 18-year-old Samantha Garvey “gives me hope.” They met when she attended a White House science fair earlier this year. Long Island congressman Steve Israel also invited her to attend […]

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Historic church open Sept. 9 BOWDOIN — The Coombs Church, also known as the Eaton or Elliott Church, will be opened to the public by the Bowdoin Historical Society at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. The church, on the Coombs Road off Route 201, is registered by the Maine Historic Commission and has been placed […]

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Bates, six other Maine colleges listed among best in the region by The Princeton Review

Seven Maine colleges have been named to The Princeton Review’s list of best northeastern colleges, with Bowdoin College in Brunswick listed as having the best quality of life for students in the region. Bates College of Lewiston, Bowdoin College, Colby College of Waterville, College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, University of Maine in Orono, […]

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Scholarship disc golf tourney BOWDOINHAM — The third annual Aaron Farmer Memorial Scholarship Disc Golf Tournament will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at Acker’s Acres, 180 Dingley Road. Contact Jarrod Church or Nicole Dubay at 740-6354 or 713-3145 for more information. YWCA starts Aqua Zumba LEWISTON — The YWCA will offer Aqua […]

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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 spring semester of the 2011-12 year. Kristen J. Erickson, a member of the Class of 2012, is the daughter of David and Jane Erickson of Auburn, and attended Edward Little High School. Allison M. Nolan, […]

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Sharon D. Curtis

BOWDOIN — Sharon D. Curtis, 60, of Main Street, Bowdoin, died Monday, July 16, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born in Gray, Aug. 6, 1951, a daughter of the late Walter Hinds and Donna (Walker) Littlefield. She was educated in Gray and graduated from Gray New Gloucester High […]

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Former student to perform as soloist with orchestra at Bowdoin music fest

BOWDOIN — The Bowdoin International Music Festival’s July 20 concert will showcase former festival student Kier GoGwilt in Beethoven’s Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra. Dvorak’s Terzetto in C Major, Op. 74 and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 will also be on the program. GoGwilt, who attended the Bowdoin festival from 2005-2009, will […]