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COA Summer Institute focuses on democracy
BAR HARBOR — The 2024 College of the Atlantic Summer Institute: Questions of Democracy examines democracy in the United States during what many consider to be one of the most consequential years of our times. Speakers will explore questions of authoritarianism, artistic freedom and sociopolitical change during a total of 11 sessions over five days, July 29–Aug. 2. The sessions are free, but registration is required at coa.edu/si.
Penquis discusses program to help kids get ready for the school year
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It may be summer, but many parents are already preparing for their kid’s return to school in the fall. Penquis Community Relations Manager Renae Muscatell and Jeni King from Katahdin Trust Company stopped by the TV5 studios to talk about Penquis’ We’ve Got Your Back (WGYB) backpack program.
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