John McGinnis has scored and assisted some pretty big goals for Bowdoin College this season. The junior topped it all Sunday. Twenty-two seconds into the second overtime, McGinnis converted on a breakaway to lift the No. 5 Polar Bears to a stunning 3-2 win over No. 2 Amherst in the New England Small College Athletic […]
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Saint Joseph’s College Maine dean’s list
STANDISH — The following local residents were named to the dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s College Maine for the fall semester. Andover: Izaak Mills Auburn: James Philbrook Avon: Aaron Jalbert Bowdoin: Heather Reed Dixfield: Michelle Morrison, Jennifer Smith Durham: Ashley Beaulieu Fayette: Willie Brown Fryeburg: Meghan Bradley, Sophie-Mary Creegan, Payton Schwarz Gray: Elizabeth Allen, Christopher […]
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LACO food pantry, clothing bank helping families in Lisbon, Durham, Bowdoin
Because the need has increased, donations are appreciated LISBON — The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach runs a food pantry and clothing bank at the MTM Center in Lisbon Falls. LACO serves people from Lisbon, Durham and Bowdoin. LACO Food Pantry has served 417 families this year for a total of 10,695 individuals who have received […]
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Lloyd R. Skelton
1920 – 2014 LITCHFIELD — Lloyd R. Skelton, 93, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at his home in Litchfield. He was born in Bowdoin on July 20, 1920, the son of Willis and Mona (Taylor) Skelton; he was one of 10 children. He attended Bowdoin and Bowdoinham schools, graduating from Coombs High School in […]
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Hilary M. Saenz
1984 – 2013 ELLSWORTH — Hilary Marisa (Brown) Saenz, 29, passed away at her home in Ellsworth on Wednesday, Dec. 25. She was born in Brunswick on Dec. 15, 1984, to David and Kathy Brown. She attended school in Bowdoin and Topsham, and was employed by EMMC in Bangor and Walmart in Ellsworth. Hilary enjoyed […]
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Snow slows down crews restoring power in Maine
The Maine couple spent Christmas Eve at a family member’s home without electricity. Christmas morning found them at their own home without power. And to complete their holiday, they traveled to a third darkened home to exchange gifts that afternoon. “You have to go with the flow and adapt, and do the best you can,” […]
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Sagadahoc County resident elected Conservation District board supervisor
LEWISTON — Benjamin Dearnley of Bowdoinham was elected to the Board of Supervisors with the Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District. “Ballot votes were verified on Nov. 21 with a one point lead given to Benjamin Dearnley of Bowdoinham,” according to Jane Heikkinen, election superintendent. Nomination petitions were also received from Edward Carter of […]
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Area students enroll at Colby College
WATERVILLE — Area students enrolled at Colby College this fall. Before classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colby’s rigorous academics, rich cultural life and community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion. Alyssa S. Andrews of Norway is a graduate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High […]
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Well done: Students honored for achievements
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kristen Lavallee of Lisbon has enrolled in Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the nation’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. She is a graduate of Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington, D.C., and the daughter of Nancy and Jim Lavallee of […]
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Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars are named
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony on Oct. 25 to honor those undergraduates who distinguish themselves by excellence in scholarship. Those students who are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars are in the top (highest GPA) 20 percent of each class for the previous academic year. In addition, […]