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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
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Students in the News
Students Named to Clarkson University Dean’s List
POTSDAM, NY -- The following local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester at Clarkson University:
Tyler C Hall of Amherst, NH, a sophomore majoring in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Dean’s List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.
As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow.
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The Derryfield School Announces 1st Semester Honor Roll
Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars
POTSDAM, NY -- Students have been named Presidential Scholars for the Fall 2020 semester at Clarkson University.
Samantha Mary Kathleen Speer of Mont Vernon, NH, a junior majoring in psychology, was named a Presidential Scholar for the fall 2020 semester at Clarkson University.
Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation.
With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company.
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Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean’s List
BURLINGTON, VT -- To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
Karly Infanti of Amherst
Jennifer Ladd of Amherst
Jane Leighton of Amherst
Sophie Unger of Amherst
Katie Noyes of Mont Vernon
Nathan Stine of Mont Vernon
899 Students Named to President’s List at Plymouth State University
PLYMOUTH, NH -- 899 students have been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the Fall 2020 semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.
Samantha Cushing of Amherst
Lindsay McCool of Amherst
Kyle Archambault of Amherst
Meaghan Allard of Mont Vernon
Julia Brogioli of Mont Vernon
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419 Students Named to Dean’s List at Plymouth State University
PLYMOUTH, NH -- 419 students have been named to the Plymouth State University Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the Fall 2020 semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.
Students from Amherst include:
Josiah Calfin
Jane Campbell
Kianna Darrow
Heather Gebhardt
Zachary Bolduc
