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Grant writing workshop at CMCC

AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer a grant-writing workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18. The workshop is an introduction to preparing proposals to fund nonprofits and is geared to beginners and more experienced practitioners. This nine-hour workshop will cover […]

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CMCC’s Rowe a story of perseverance

Alex Rowe didn’t realize how much basketball meant to her until it was no longer in her life. After that almost happened again, Rowe made sure she wouldn’t take the game for granted. Rowe is back for a second year playing for the Central Maine Community College women’s basketball team. She wasn’t sure she was […]

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Former Belfast stars now three of a kind for CMCC

It’s not rare for Central Maine Community College men’s basketball head coach Dave Gonyea to get players from the Maine coast. Gonyea brings in players from all across the state, averaging between seven and 10 a year, he estimates. What is rare, according to Gonyea, is getting three players from the same school. But that’s […]

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Mayor Jonathan LaBonte focuses on high school, Chinese investors

AUBURN — Mayor Jonathan LaBonte said Wednesday that he plans to focus his third term on two key elements he sees as integral to improving the city’s economy and quality of life. LaBonte, who handily won re-election over challenger Peter Letourneau Tuesday, said finding a solution for Auburn’s worn-out Edward Little High School and ushering to […]

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New staff announced at CMCC

AUBURN — Central Maine Community College President Scott Knapp announces the following staff appointments: Kyle Fleming, information systems support specialist II. Fleming holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in computer science from CMCC. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT and earning certifications from Microsoft and CompTIA. Prior to coming onboard full time, […]

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CMCC host to tax-free retirement class

AUBURN — Craig Dickson of Investment Executives Inc., along with Central Maine Community College, Corporate and Community Services, is offering a course titled Tax-Free Retirement. The October edition of the Maine Money Academy will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at CMCC, room K107, 1270 Turner St. Cost is $19. The presentation focuses […]

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College hockey: CMCC to revive hockey program

AUBURN — The Norway Savings Bank Arena is getting another tenant for the 2016-17 season. On Wednesday afternoon, the Central Maine Community College Mustangs will be fielding a men’s hockey team in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, according to a joint announcement with the arena and the City of Auburn. “Well at the community college, […]

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CMCC appoints four to faculty

AUBURN — Central Maine Community College President Scott Knapp announces the following faculty appointments: Margaret Brewer, instructor in business administration and management, is owner of FSPM Inc., a general contracting company, and DiveMasters, LLC, a scuba diver services company. She has two degrees in business administration, a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s College in Standish […]

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CMCC offering leadership skills course

AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer “Supervising People: the Essential Skills for Leaders,” a five-part series to be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Thursdays, Oct. 22 to Nov. 19. This 15-hour program is designed to help managers, supervisors and team leaders identify communication barriers, performance issues […]