READFIELD — The Union Meeting House in Readfield is presenting a talk by internationally-renowned author, illustrator and naturalist Dr. Bernd Heinrich at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. The talk will focus on his current study of the American chestnut tree and how the blue jay is helping to spread seeds across the western Maine landscape. […]
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American Legion holding car wash FARMINGTON — American Legion Post 28 will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Pro Service, Farmington Falls Road. Free waffles for military WILTON — In honor of National Waffle Day 2014, the Comfort Inn & Suites in Wilton will be saying “Thank […]
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Well done – Student achievements
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Anna C. Snook of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude from Boston College at its 138th commencement on May 19. Snook, who majored in sociology and environmental studies, is the daughter of Cathy and Ed Snook, and a graduate of Cheverus High School. — NASHVILLE — Meghan […]
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Area students receive scholarships
EVANSTON, Ill. — High school students from Paris and Readfield are among the recent winners of National Merit Scholarships. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School student Kieran H. Sadler of Paris was given a $2,500 scholarship for his study of chemical engineering. The award was sponsored by by Tufts University. Maranacook Community School student Nicholas D. […]
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Quint’s parents’ names listed
LEWISTON — A Bates College dean’s list published on Page B4 on Saturday should have said Jed Quint is the son of William C. Hiss and Colleen Quint of Minot. The information was incorrectly submitted.
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Local students named to winter 2014 dean’s list at Bates
LEWISTON — The following students were named to the dean’s list at Bates for the winter 2014 semester, a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.71 or higher. Jennifer Bergeron, the daughter of Kathleen T. Bergeron of Lewiston, is a 2010 graduate of Lewiston High School. Bergeron is majoring in biological […]
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Readfield, Winthrop, Monmouth Republicans to hold nominating caucus
Emily Roderick, chairman of the Readfield Republican Committee, has withdrawn as a candidate in House District 81. She had won the nomination in an uncontested primary on June 10. Republicans living in the newly-apportioned House District 81, which consists of Readfield, Winthrop and part of Monmouth, will hold a special caucus to select a replacement […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
BRUNSWICK — Viola Rothschild, daughter of Norman Harry and Cheng Mei Rothschild and granddaughter of Catharine and Michael Rothschild of Phillips, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in China for 2014-15. She also received the Government and Legal Studies Department Prize for Excellence in Comparative Politics at Bowdoin College and attained highest honors […]
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Well done – Student achievements announced
BIDDEFORD — Derrick Roy of Lewiston, a senior from Connecticut College, is conducting research in the lab of Bruce Branchini. Roy recently participated in the sixth annual Northeast Undergraduate Research Development Symposium. This National Science Foundation-supported conference provides a forum where undergraduate researchers share their research findings. NURDS 2014 was held on March 8-9 at […]
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New England School of Communications honors list
BANGOR — The New England School of Communications has announced the honors list for fall 2013. NESCom offers Bachelor of Science degrees in communications technology, entertainment production and in media studies. Honors list Hanson Gorham of Rumford, in the BSCT – audio engineering program. Richard Carlson of Poland, in the BSCT – audio engineering program. […]