East Madison Days 2023, a major fundraiser for the town’s grange and historical association, is set for Friday to Sunday, July 14-16. July 14’s events, taking place at the East Madison Grange on Grange Road, includes an art show opening reception at 6:30 p.m. and a jazz concert with Brian Richmond and friends from 7-9 […]
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Waterville Senior High names honor roll students
Waterville Senior High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Allison Anich, Ashe Barley, Ava Bash, Brianna Bates, Cole Bazakas, Monika Begin, Teja Benbow, Robyn Brochu, Luka Burdin, Parker Champe, Rayana Clement and Adam Cullen. Also, Alexa DeWitt, Christopher Dixon, Delaney Doe, Sarah Doore, […]
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Pittsfield student makes Baldwin Wallace University dean’s list
BEREA, Ohion — Julia Cooke of Pittsfield, a graduate of Messalonskee High School majoring in theatre acting and directing, has been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Baldwin Wallace University. The list recognizes students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more graded hours during […]
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Oakland student makes Ohio University dean’s list
ATHENS, Ohio — Bodhi Littlefield of Oakland has been named to 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Ohio University Patton College of Education. The dean’s list recognizes undergraduate students who complete a particular semester with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.999, with a minimum of 12 credit hours attempted for letter grades that are used […]
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SNAPSHOT: Paddlers with a purpose
Rachel and Kemp Anderson from South China were among 200 paddlers with a purpose on the Kennebec River in Solon on June 3. The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp raised $90,000 for Maine kids and adults with disabilities to have the experience of a lifetime at camp this summer. Adult overnight […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on June 27 were Gabriele Rice and Suzon Morrison. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second, and Lynn Kerchener and Jeanie Reileig were third. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge at 76 Industrial St. New players […]
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‘Ticket to Paradise’ actors made film for the money
Before you buy your “Ticket to Paradise,” did you know that Bali, the “ideal” vacation spot that was the location for George Clooney and Julia Roberts’s movie “Ticket to Paradise,” is the home of 500 different varieties of spiders, some of which have eight eyes and 15-centimeter legs? You didn’t? Did you know that today, […]
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Winslow Junior High School names honor roll students
Winslow Junior High School has announced its third trimester honor roll students for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Ava Fortuna, Abigail Harrington, Mirra Meak, Renton O’Toole, Brody Peaslee, Reese Siolda, Benjamin Thomas and Max Willigar. Honors: Evan Barlow, Kera Bilodeau, Meadow Bradbury, Carter Calvo, Breana Castagnetto, Minx Erickson, Delana Ferran, Jason […]
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Hallowell’s Vaughan Homestead to give tours in July, August
HALLOWELL — Vaughan Homestead is set to offer house tours this summer of its 1794 Vaughan Homestead and an opportunity to wander the circa 1890 colonial revival flower gardens. Tours will be offered at 10 a.m. on select Thursdays, July 13, 20 and 27, and Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24. All ages are welcome. […]
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Local students make Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Four local students were named to the 2022-23 spring semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Garrett Chase of Farmington is in the computer science program. Wesley Dumas of Fayette is in the computer science program. Sam Allen of Winthrop is in the photographic sciences program. Rylan Arbour of Winthrop is […]