Hardy, Putnam receive degrees

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Two local students received degrees during Skidmore College's May 18 102nd commencement at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Fairfield's Elwellearns degree

WILLIMANTIC, Conn. -- Laura Elwell, of Fairfield, graduated May 14 from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor of general studies degree in psychology. The university's 123rd commencement took place at the XL Center in Hartford.

University of Vermont recognizes graduates

BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Four local students earned bachelor's degrees May 19 during the University of Vermont's 211th commencement ceremonies.

Polzella, Flynn receive degrees

KEENE, N.H. -- Two local students received degrees during Keene State College's May 11 commencement.

Skowhegan-Madison Elks grant helps fund community garden

SKOWHEGAN -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held June 13 for a vegetable garden at the Skowhegan Community Center, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Elks National Foundation, according to a Greater Somerset Public Health Collaborative press release.

Oakland's Cote awarded PharmD

OMAHA, Neb. -- Patrick Cote, of Oakland, was awarded a doctor of pharmacy degree during Creighton University's May 18 commencement ceremony at the CenturyLink Center Omaha.

STILL LIFE: Lunker

Ben Misner, 16, hauls in a largemouth bass from the dock on the Messalonskee Stream on North Street in Waterville on Thursday.

STILL LIFE: 'Kinda cool and kinda warm'

Emma Fogg took advantage of the warm and dry Thursday and went for a dip with friends in Messlonskee Lake in Oakland.

STILL LIFE: She's got his back

Irish Griffith, left, helps B.J. Bernier, both of Kaplan University, dress up for an impromptu hula dance at Colby College in Waterville on Saturday, after completing the second leg of the American Lung Association's Trek Across Maine cycling event.

STILL LIFE: All the trimmings

Bobbie Bellows of the Waterville public works department sweeps leaves and branches after trimming trees overhanging Front Street on a wet Tuesday.

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