Julie Murchison Harris
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From the community
Putney promotes Johansson to senior VP Regulatory Policy and Counsel
PORTLAND, Maine — Putney, Inc., a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company focused on the development and sale of generic prescription medicines for pets, has promoted Jennifer Johansson to senior vice president of Regulatory Policy and Counsel, reporting directly to Putney CEO and founder Jean Hoffman. In that role, Johansson will oversee strategy for ...
Mom Prom to benefit RSU 20 Afterschool Program
BELFAST, Maine — The Mom Prom, a fundraising event to support the RSU 20 Afterschool Program, will be held 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at The Boathouse, 34 Commercial St. The Mom Prom is a fundraising event that has been taking place all across the country since 2006. It is a ...
Principals at Maine’s high schools name students for Principal’s Awards
Principals across the state have named their 2013 recipients of the Maine Principals Association Maine Principal’s Award, which rewards grade 12 students for “academic excellence and good citizenship,” according to MPA’s website. Recipients receive a plaque and a lapel pin at a luncheon in the spring, when they are entered ...
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Thomas College honors list for CED spring classes
WATERVILLE, Maine — The following CED students at Thomas College have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2013 semester: Cayla Gardner of Garland, majoring in human resource management Cheryl Weymouth of Hartland, majoring in accounting. Thomas College, founded in 1894, is a private, liberal arts and business college in ...
Katahdin High School third-quarter honors
Katahdin High School, Stacyville Third-quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Travis Gallagher, Patrick Pettegrow; honors: Lucas Anderson, Savannah Beach-Campbell, Salvador Cloukey, William Livezey, Adam Pelkey, Cole Porter. Grade 11, high honors: Hannah Buhler, Matthew Cunha, Kami Guiggey, Forrest Heath, Morgan Livezey, Maryssa McDonald; honors: Delaney Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Knowles, Aaron ...
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Farnsworth receives grant in honor of Chris Crosman
ROCKLAND, Maine — The Farnsworth Art Museum has received a Walton Family Foundation grant in honor of Chris Crosman, former director at the museum, for $25,000. The grant will help support the Farnsworth’s many upcoming programs and exhibitions. Crosman, director of the Farnsworth from 1988 to 2005, commented in a ...
Jonesport-Beals High School third quarter honor roll
Third-quarter honor roll Jonesport-Beals High School, Jonesport Grade 12, high honors: Louisa Beal, Thomas Beal, Kelsey Jones, Marcus Smith; honors: Randi Fitzsimmons, Kayla Hooper, Morgan Merchant, Ashley Todd. Grade 11, high honors: Brianna Cirone, Samuel Lyons; honors: Cole Beal, Carlye Looke, Patrick Merchant. Grade 10, high honors: Kali Alley, Tristan ...
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Hampden resident awarded Critical Language Scholarship
Andrew Babbitt, a Boston College sophomore from Hampden, has been awarded a U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship for Chinese language study at Suzhou University in China this summer. Babbitt is the son of Joseph and Gail Babbitt and a 2011 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor. ...
Rise and dine pancake breakfast
BLUE HILL, Maine — Pancake breakfast also featuring scrambled eggs, Bianco sausages, baked beans, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice will be held 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. Adults $6; kids $4; families $18. The breakfast will benefit the church’s general fund ...
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Mug Season 2013 with Central Maine Clay Artists at Harlow
HALLOWELL, Maine — Central Maine Clay Artists and the Harlow Gallery invite the public to a free Mug Making Workshop from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell. Central Maine Clay Artists will demonstrate techniques and will help you create your own special ...
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Brooksville breakfast to benefit student Grand Canyon project
BROOKSVILLE, Maine — A public breakfast to benefit Coast to Canyon, a middle-level learning adventure to the Grand Canyon in April, will be held 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Brooksville Elementary School. Menu will include eggs to order, cinnamon buns, pancakes, home fries, baked beans, sausage, bacon, fruit salad, ...
Births, Down East Community Hospital, Feb. 7-19, 2013
Down East Community Hospital, Machias To Rebecca and Donald Garnett of Addison, a son, Eric Lloyd Garnett, Feb. 7, 2013. To Felicia Sebastian-Foss and Aaron Foss of East Machias, a daughter, Abigail Marie Foss, Feb. 10, 2013. To Starr and Stephen Calder of Perry, a daughter, Molly Ashley Calder, Feb. ...
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Vermeer retires, new vice president of real estate operations announced
Farmers National Co. has announced that Lee Vermeer, vice president of real estate operations, has retired after leading the company’s real estate and appraisal business lines for the past 11 years. Vermeer first joined Farmers National Co. in 1982 as a farm manager and real estate agent in Sioux City, ...
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United Insurance names Marcia Hartt director of marketing
FALMOUTH, Maine – United Insurance, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Maine, today announced that Marcia Hartt has been named director of marketing. As director of marketing, Hartt is responsible for developing the communications strategy and managing the marketing, promotions and community education efforts supporting United Insurances’ offices throughout Maine and New Hampshire. “United Insurance ...
Births at Houlton Regional Hospital
To Natalia and Joseph Mellia of Jackman, a daughter, Isabella Jazmin Mellia, Jan. 23, 2013. To April and Jeremiah Drew of Patten, a daughter, Addie Erin Drew, Jan. 25, 2013.
Central High School Honor roll
Central High School, Corinth First-quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Courtney White; honors: Remay Burke, Mikala Caruso, Nathan Cawley, Allison Chambers, Randi Clark, Alecia Fisher, Jake Garrett, Lauren Gregory, Natasha Hood, Tom Hopple, Danielle Hurd, Kelly Ireland, Chelsea Labree, Cassidy Mailman, Mackenzi McHugh, James Merrill, Jesse Moody, Makayla Moors, ...
Aunt Nellie’s Attic to get a facelift
BANGOR, Maine — With help from University of Maine’s Maine Business School students, Aunt Nellie’s Attic will be reorganized from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27. The Maine Business School Corps is doing this in hopes it will boost sales during Aunt Nellie’s last year in Holden. ...
Castine Woman’s Club dinner slated for January
CASTINE, Maine — The Castine Woman’s Club will hold the first of our three Dinners at Noon on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Trinity Episcopal Church, at the corner of Perkins and Tarratine streets. A dinner of beef stew, salad and dessert will be served. Any community members of Castine and the surrounding ...
Orono Historical Society needs help restoring statue
ORONO, Maine — The Orono Historical Society is looking for someone with knowledge or expertise on working with zinc. The Civil War statue of a soldier in Orono needs repairs and some reconstruction. Please send a resume or letter explaining your specific knowledge or skills to The Orono Historical Society, ...
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Curator’s show and tell at Castine Historical Society
CASTINE, Maine — The Castine Historical Society will show objects and documents recently added to its collections from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at a meeting open to members and the general public. A wide variety of intriguing items including letters, quilts, maps, artwork, photographs and tools are ...
Police find remains believed to be Nichole Cable, 15, in Old Town woods
Orono man charged with murder in death of Glenburn teen
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Eastport teen notches first ‘Bandolero’ racing victory
Former Dexter, Nokomis coach Pratt takes Mount View football post
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Not even chemotherapy could quell Maine woman’s longing to be in the kitchen
Keyboardist Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at age 74
Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console