APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University released its 2019 dean’s list, an annual honor roll of students demonstrating exemplary academic performance. Tim Moyer of Kennebunk was among the Lawrence students earning dean’s list recognition for the 2018-19 academic year. The dean’s list is compiled at the end of the academic year once all grades have been […]
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Local residents graduate from RIT
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Institute of Technology conferred some 4,200 degrees this academic year at all its campuses — including in Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China. The university held its 134th annual commencement celebration in May. The following local residents received degrees: • Cameron Clark of Saco received a BS/MS in computing security in May […]
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Grant workshop for Biddeford businesses takes place Thursday
BIDDEFORD – Those interested in making improvements to commercial property in Biddeford’s downtown and mill distract can learn about a grant program offered by the city at a noon workshop on Thursday at Think Tank in Biddeford. Program administrators, Community Development Coordinator Linda Waters and Economic Development Coordinator Brad Favreau, will discuss the requirements of […]
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Gary Welton: Intentional dementia
During Mother’s last few months, conversations were extremely difficult to follow because her mind seamlessly switched from one decade to another. Isaac Singer writes, “Sometimes she’d tangle one story with another and couldn’t find her way out” (In My Father’s Court). Within one statement, she would toggle between viewing me as a teenager in the […]
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Trump rule change on public benefits sows ‘fear and confusion’ among Maine immigrants
A new rule by the Trump administration that will narrow the pathway to citizenship for many immigrants was causing “fear and confusion” in Maine, according to those who work with immigrants and refugees here. The rule, which was announced Monday, would count more types of public benefits towards consideration of whether immigrants seeking permanent residency and […]
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Maine will disburse $3 million for fuel-efficient vehicles
Maine plans to award $3 million to public agencies and private companies to replace old diesel engines with cleaner-running versions. Funding for the competitive grants comes from Maine’s portion of a $14.7 billion multi-state deal with Volkswagen to settle charges it designed diesel engines to cheat emissions tests. Maine received $21 million in all from the Volkswagen […]
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Village Idiot: Funaholics, Not Workaholics
Before they were world-famous, or even Great Britain-famous, the Beatles would play three or four shows a day at several different venues. If you’ve ever been in a band, you know what that means. It means breaking down the equipment; hauling it into a crowded, food wrapper-filled van that breaks down more than it runs […]
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CBS, Viacom to reunite as media giants bulk up for streaming
NEW YORK (AP) — The newly combined ViacomCBS will invest in more movies and TV shows and try to sell more advertising as it seeks to become a bigger player in the growing business of streaming video. Yet the bigger company still might not be big enough to be competitive, as larger rival Disney launches […]
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