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‘Virtual’ charity game raises $36,000 for children’s cancer
Faced with a pandemic and health protocols limiting or prohibiting indoor gatherings, the 27th annual C-U Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge, organized and presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, was at risk of being canceled for the first time in its history. However, based on feedback from past participants and strong support from sponsors and volunteers, it was clear that the ‘shot’ must go on. Instead of a one-day, 3-on-3, co-ed tournament for adults and youth teams, this year’s event transitioned into a ‘virtual’ 3-on-3, free-throw competition.
The competition, which ran from April 12 to May 8 raised $36,000 to support the Maine Children’s Cancer Program.
Bringing Up Bates star Nathan Bates is engaged
UPI News Service, 05/24/2021
Bringing Up Bates star Nathan Bates is engaged to be married.
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Bates confirmed the news Monday on Instagram alongside photos of his proposal. She said YES!!! I get to marry the girl of my dreams @ekeyes97, he captioned the post.
Bates sister Carlin Bates and brother Zach Bates were among those to congratulate the couple on social media. We are so thrilled for you both! Carlin Bates, who married Evan Stewart in May 2019, said on Instagram Stories. We can t wait for you to be a part of the family @ekeyes97.
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The winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s Second District included students from Auburn, Lee, Lewiston and Rangeley. All were recognized for their work, with first place going to Whitney Perkins from Lewiston High School.
Perkins’ photograph, “Curious,” is to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building alongside winning artists from districts across the country.
“Curious” by Whitney Perkins
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Competition jurors Carolyn Wallace-Zani and Teddi-Jann Covell selected the winners. Wallace-Zani is an award-winning artist who owns a Brewer studio and teaches in Bangor. Covell, an Orono painter with work in Damariscotta, Hallowell and Millinocket galleries, also judged the work.
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Winning Lewiston entry to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building
WASHINGTON This week, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s Second District. Students from Auburn, Lee, Lewiston and Rangeley were all recognized for their work, with first place going to Whitney Perkins from Lewiston High School.
“I had high hopes for the submissions we’d receive for this year’s Congressional Art Competition, but the students really went above and beyond,” said Congressman Golden. “This contest is a great showcase of the insight and skill of Maine students, and it’s an annual reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many talented young artists in our state. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you for making our district proud.”
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Lewiston s No. 1 singles player Abigail Svor follows through on a backhand during her match against Edward Little s Mya Vincent on Tuesday at Lewiston High School. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal
LEWISTON Edward Little lost the war, but Mya Vincent won the battle.
By the time the No. 1 singles match started, Lewiston was already wrapping up a victory over the rival Red Eddies in girls tennis. Vincent, though, still had to duel with Lewiston senior Abby Svor.
Edward Little’s Mya Vincent hits a backhand during her No. 1 singles match against Lewiston’s Abigail Svor at the Lewiston High School courts Tuesday. Vincent defeated Svor in a match that lasted two and a half hours.