BANGOR, Maine –  Lawrence Barrett, Ed.D, president of Eastern Maine Community College, has announced that the Selection Committee of the Maine Community College System has awarded the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship to Cody Hand, a New Limerick native and 2012 graduate of the EMCC Medical Radiography program. The Peace ...

DOVER-FOXCROFT,  Maine – The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m.  Wednesday, June 6, in the Gerrish Meeting room at Thayer Parkway. Chris Maas of the Society will present a pictorial view of Union Square.  Have you ever wondered about the buildings and businesses in the Square?  There were ...

HOLDEN, Maine – The Holden Congregational Church will hold a public supper  with settings at 5 and 5:45 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Menu consists of baked bean, casseroles, salads, rolls, pies and beverages. Adults $7, Children, $4, preschoolers free.  

ELLSWORTH, Maine – The Ellsworth Falls Congregational Church will hold a church supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Menu consists of baked beans, salads, casseroles, hot dogs, rolls, pies, beverages. Price is $7 for and $3.50 for children. Delivery to shut-ins within five miles. For more information call ...

CARIBOU, Maine - Caribou Farmers Market is up and running! Come see what is new for the 2012 season, and let’s hope for some sunshine!!!! Wednesday 3-6  Saturday 8:30-noon!    Fresh meats, cheese, maple syrup, flowers, jellies, jams, eggs and MORE!!!   FMI call the Caribou Farmers Market Hotline 493-5923!!! Dave Whitmore Memorial ...

Bangor resident Audrey MacLean earns Connecticut College degree   NEW LONDON, Conn. - Audrey MacLean of Bangor was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Connecticut College at the 94th commencement ceremony on May 20. MacLean majored in American studies and dance. Keynote speaker, Louis B. Susman, the U.S. ambassador to the ...

ROCKLAND, Maine –   The Collective, the Farnsworth Art Museum’s new membership group, will host an After Party for the International short film series Rockland Shorts at The Lincoln Street Center for the Arts and Education, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday, June 1, at 24 Lincoln Street. This third and final ...

CHERRYFIELD, Maine – The Cherryfield Free Public Library will hold a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, June 2. While attending the bake sale, those interested may purchase tickets for the Margaret Todd Cruise. For more information, call 207-546-4228.

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine  - VHA Inc., the national health care network, awarded a VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence to Mayo Regional Hospital at its annual Leadership Conference on May 20 in Denver, Colo. The award honors Mayo for meeting or exceeding national performance standards for clinical care and improving the patient experience and was accepted ...

BANGOR, Maine – Ensign John Gorecki, commanding officer of the Gary I. Gordon Division of the Navy League Cadet Corps, has announced the following promotion from within the unit: • Kaleb Gorecki, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gorecki, was promoted from LC-2 to LC-3. The Navy League Cadet Corps ...

Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort Kent To Benjy and Jill Jandreau of St. John Plantation, a son, William Michael, May 23, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Peter and Diane Saucier of Fort Kent. Paternal grandparents are Monica Jandreau of St. Francis and the late Warren Jandreau.  

CHERRYFIELD, Maine – The Cherryfield Congregational Church will hold a Beef Church Supper at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at the Fellowship Hall. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

ROCKLAND, Maine – Georges River Land Trust will host a family event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9, on the Village Trail.  Families are invited to meet at the north end of the Strong Agency parking lot on Main Street, next to the Thomaston Town Green for an exploration ...

TOGUS, Maine – A wreath laying ceremony will take place in the West cemetery section of the Togus National Cemetery at 8 a.m.  Attendees should meet at 7:45 a.m. in the large parking lot next to Building 205. Driving directions to the cemetery can be found  at http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/togus.asp.

SPRINGVALE, Maine – A Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Monday, May 28, at Southern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, 83 Stanley Road.

AUGUSTA, Maine – A Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Monday, May 28, at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd. There will not be a ceremony at the cemetery located on Civic Center Drive this year.

ORONO, Maine – The Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine will host its Windstorm Challenge Summer Camp this July and August. Week One: Windstorm Challenge Reloaded, from Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27. A week of offshore wind activities. Bring bathing suits. Week Two: Build, ...

BANGOR, Maine – Sunbury Village Retirement Community will host “Honoring Our Heroes” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 28, at 922 Ohio Street. Participating supporters are The Maine Jump, The Pulse radio, 103.1 FM – 620 AM, Sam’s Club and the Bangor Fire Department. The event includes the ...

News from The University of Vermont For more information contact: Karen Reardon, 802-656-1101 Elizabeth Fortier Earns Degree from the University of Vermont   BURLINGTON, VT – Elizabeth K. Fortier of Bangor  received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English within the College of Arts & Sciences during May commencement ceremonies at the University ...

BURLINGTON, VT – The University of Vermont conferred degrees this year on an estimated 3,202 graduates, including 2,552 bachelor’s, 429 master’s, 94 doctoral, and 114 M.D. degree recipients, in addition to 13 post-baccalaureate certificates. Among degree recipients were students from 39 states and 22 countries, including the following local students: ...