BANGOR — The following students have received semester honors at Husson University for the spring semester 2013. president’s list indicates a semester grade point average of 3.81 to 4.0. dean’s list indicates 3.61 to 3.8, and honors list indicates a 3.4 to 3.6 GPA. Auburn: Sandra Berube, president’s list; Renee A. Dufresne-Dixon, president’s list; Stephen […]
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Former Lewiston resident honored by alma mater in Missouri
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Former Lewiston resident Robert Roberge recently was honored by the University of Central Missouri as a member of its 50-Year Society. Roberge and his fellows were honored during the university’s spring commencement ceremonies May 10. The group was honored with a reception and tours of the campus on May 9, followed by […]
Kennebec Valley Community College graduates
FAIRFIELD — More than 500 students graduated May 18 when Kennebec Valley Community College held its 43rd commencement exercises at the Augusta Civic Center. Local graduates are: Kyle Baker, Winthrop, advanced emergency care Zachary Pushee, Lewiston, advanced emergency care Kinda Lilley-Karkos, Wilton, advanced emergency care Jason Prosser, Fayette, advanced emergency care Cassandra Purington, Livermore Falls, […]
Well done- Student achievements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meghan Murphy of Winthrop qualified for the spring 2013 dean’s list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Meghan is enrolled in the music business program. She is a 2011 graduate […]
Well done – Area students named to dean’s lists
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. — Amy Morin, a health and occupation major from Lewiston, has earned the recognition of being included on the spring 2013 dean’s list at Elizabethtown College. — MILTON, Mass. — Sophia Geelhoed of Poland, Matthew Nicholson of Lisbon Falls and Emily Violette of Lovell have attained membership to the Curry College dean’s list […]
17th annual Liberty Festival planned
LEWISTON/AUBURN — The 17th annual Liberty Festival will return to the twin cities on Thursday, July 4. The day-long celebration features live entertainment on two stages along with dozens of food and merchandise vendors. The day ends with a 9:30 p.m. fireworks display over the Great Falls. This year’s entertainment line-up is not to be […]
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Open house on HIV Testing Day LEWISTON — National HIV Testing Day is Thursday, June 27. All About Prevention will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 60 Pine St., Suite 4. They will offer free and anonymous oral HIV tests. Results are given in 20 minutes. Poland Historical summer hours […]
Baxter Academy to transport L/A students; info meeting planned
AUBURN — Students from the Lewiston/Auburn area will be welcomed to Baxter Academy of Technology and Science, the new regional public charter high school in Portland. The school has announced they will provide student transportation from a hub in the Lewiston/Auburn area starting in September. An informational session open to the public is scheduled for […]
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Weary Club meets today NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet for coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at 385 Main St. Monmouth Museum yard, bake sale MONMOUTH — Monmouth Museum’s annual yard and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, on the museum grounds, […]
YMCA recognizes Outstanding Volunteer
AUBURN — The Auburn-Lewiston YMCA has named Mark Stubbs as the 2013 William J. Hood Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient. Mark and his wife Trisha have been involved in the YMCA Biddy Basketball program for 12 years. Their children, Jordan, 17, Karli, 14, and Joel, 11, began playing Biddy Basketball as young children and Mark has […]