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6 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Felix

Felix has adorable markings and the fluffiest tail. He’s about 1 1/2 years old and loves to be around people. He would love to join a home preferably with adults and would possibly flourish more in a home without other pets.

6 months ago

Giberson named to the Bates dean’s list

LEWISTON — Colby Giberson of Fort Fairfield was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in April 2024. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Giberson is majoring in psychology and minoring in anthropology at Bates.

6 months ago

Tractor Supply Company awards grant to Mapleton veteran to support farming venture

Tractor Supply Company  (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Farmer Veteran Coalition have awarded veteran Phillip Elliott in Mapleton $1,000 to support his farm, Bedford Farms of Maine.  The grant is part of Tractor Supply’s $100,000 donation to FVC’s Fellowship Fund, which provides direct assistance to veterans in […]

6 months ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of July 10, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 14, 1999
Kavanaugh crowned Jr. Potato Blossom — Candace Kavanaugh of Presque Isle was crowned Jr. Miss Potato Blossom Saturday at Fort Fairfield High School in the first of three pageants during the Potato Blossom Festival.

6 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of July 10, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 14, 1999
Local Educator accepts position with the Maine Department of Education — After teaching Special Education for 18 years and handling administrative duties for six years, Anna Feeney, director of Special Services in SAD 29, will further her career aspirations.

7 months ago

Lincoln University of Missouri spring dean’s list

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to announce the spring 2024 dean’s list honorees. The dean’s list comprises full-time undergraduate students earning a minimum term GPA of 3.00, excluding grades in courses that do not carry credit toward graduation. The spring dean’s list honorees include Damian Jones and Kevon Maitland of […]