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WATERVILLE — Thomas College is proud to announce that it has been awarded a three-year $135,000 grant by the Davis Educational Foundation to support new approaches to scientific and quantitative literacy.  

Zoe Reynolds, a Jonesport-Beals High School senior, was awarded a Mainely Character Scholarship for $5,000. These are awarded annually to Maine high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary concern for others, responsibility, integrity, and courage. Reynolds was selected from 375 scholarship applicants statewide; her scholarship is sponsored by Richard and Anne Cass of Cape Elizabeth and Machias Savings Bank.

SOUTH BERWICK — The 13th biennial Beaches Conference will take place on Friday, June 10 at Berwick Academy. Returning after a three-year hiatus, this event brings together residents; beach monitors; artists; scientists; students; local, state and federal agencies; youth; and anyone else who cares about the beaches and coasts to discuss the latest science, arts and culture, management and other trends on the shore. 

WINDHAM — Their lives, love, and strength of faith are inspiring, and on Saturday, June 25, Maine couples celebrating milestone anniversaries will be honored as part of the Silver & Gold Mass.