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Mary Cathcart receives 2021 Minerva Award Sun, 03/07/2021 - 11:30am Mary Cathcart, a senior policy associate at the University of Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, has received the 2021 Minerva Award.  The Minerva award is presented annually by Maine NEW Leadership to recognize a Maine woman who exemplifies the values of the program, including leadership for the betterment of Maine; a commitment to civil dialogue; and a passion for civic engagement.  A long-time champi...

March 5, 2021 News Mary Cathcart, a senior policy associate at the University of Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, has received the 2021 Minerva Award.  The Minerva award is presented annually by Maine NEW Leadership to recognize a Maine woman who exemplifies the values of the program, including leadership for the betterment of Maine; a commitment to civil dialogue; and a passion for civic engagement.  A long-time champi...

Parents praise Longmeadows lockdown heroes - Credit: Helen Bridge/Samantha Field/Longmeadow School Parents in Stevenage have been highlighting the hard work of their children who have used their time home schooling help their community, or have adapted well to the ever-changing lockdown conditions. Children have been in and out of the classroom since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic last year. Ahead of all pupils returning to school next week, parental engagement officer at Longmeadow S...

Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for Feb. 10)   New Jersey’s virtual Summer Camp Fair is open for registration, welcoming families who are looking for a safe and rewarding experience for their child. NJ Camp Fair’s goal, in collaboration with The American Camp Association, and the entire camp community, is to bring thoughts of a normal summer, and to make summer camp a reality. Summer camps are expected to re-open whether it is an in-person, hybrid or virtual camp. From 10 a.m. to 3...

Common calendar, Packet papers, February 5 Common calendar, Packet papers, February 5 Ongoing Princeton University Concerts (PUC) is expanding its digital offerings for the remainder of the 2020-21 season to replace planned in-person concerts, many of which will be rescheduled to future seasons. The university’s performing arts series has recast all of its virtual programming to directly address socially relevant topics. This includes: a new podcast series, Breathe in Music, bringing PUC’s...

Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for Feb. 3)   New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will hold blood drives during American Heart Month. Blood donations are needed for many types of patients including heart patients, cancer patients, trauma victims and many others. The Spotswood VFW 4589 will hold blood drives from 1-7 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 and 16 at the post hall, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Appointments are strongly suggested. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allo...

Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for Feb. 3) The cost is $10 per session. The Zoom link will be provided after registration and payment is received. Call or text Donna at 732-309-8767 or Gail at 732-991-3124 for more information. Anyone who cannot attend can make a donation using the GivePlus app by Vanco to support the church’s outreach and scholarship programs.     Edward Mendlowitz will discuss the 5,421-year history of Taxation, Investing and Finance at 10 a.m. Feb. 7. Mendlowitz...

Teaneck foundation highlights New Jerseyans making a difference TEANECK — For many in New Jersey and elsewhere, the name Russ Berrie still rings a bell: the once-ubiquitous company that popularized plastic Troll dolls, plush toys, and other gifts for kids and adults alike. Its namesake died in 2002, but Russell Berries footprint is still felt throughout the Garden State, as the Russell Berrie Foundation, which he founded in 1985, continues to advocate for the "unsung heroes" in New Jersey co...

Get great content like this right in your inbox.Subscribe NATIONAL REPORT — Retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in the convenience store industry are only as good as their management teams and employees. In this special roundup,  Convenience Store News runs down the most recent executive changes at the top in the industry.  Derek Bowen, president of marketing services for North America at Acosta Acosta Acosta appointed Derek Bowen as president of marketing services for North Am...

Have a story to tell? Enter the Telegraphs Teen Writing Competition  Three winning stories will be illustrated by the Telegraphs visual storytelling team, as well as being published in print and online 5 February 2021 • 8:09pm Were looking for the next generation of talented writers **UPDATE** The closing date for entries has now passed. Entries submitted after 22 February will not be considered. Winners will be contacted on 12 March and names and entries published on 20 March. Have you ...