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Tracking: Tracking with a purpose

TRAINING YOUR PERFORMANCE DOG by Carolyn Fuhrer A tracking dog needs to understand their job. We as trainers need to define the job. In other words, we need to really give a good detailed job description. What is it you want your dog to do? A tracking dog must follow the basic path the tracklayer […]

Kahl inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa

Sydney A. Kahl, of Waterville, was inducted into the St. Lawrence University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society. Kahl is a member of the class of 2018 at St. Lawrence University, in Canton, New York, and is majoring in environmental studies. Kahl attended Plymouth Regional High School.

Local residents receive degrees at WPI commencement

On Saturday, May 13, on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) campus quadrangle, in Worcester, Massachusetts, over 1,000 bachelor’s degrees were awarded during the university’s 149th commencement ceremony. Julia Pershken, of Albion, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering with distinction. Mikayla Bolduc, of Skowhegan, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in […]

Somerset County: Embden scholarships

The Embden Community Center has awarded two scholarships to graduating seniors at Carrabec High School, in North Anson. Spencer Lawler-Sidell, son of Candace Lawler-Sidell and Stephen Sidell, of Embden, is the recipient of one scholarship. He will be attending Southern Maine Community College in the liberal studies program. Emily Witham, daughter of Wendy Witham and […]

Open Garden Day in Palermo is July 22, 2017

The Palermo Community Garden, just off Turner Ridge Road across from the Athletic Field, will host Open Garden Day on Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, or a bit later. The cool morning is the best time to graze on fresh lettuces, crisp beans, tart sorrel, and aromatic herbs in the raised beds. […]