Beginning Thursday, June 15, Readfield Play Group plans to meet at the Readfield Beach on Route 17 next to the Weathervane restaurant. The group will continue to meet from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays this summer, weather permitting, and return to Readfield Elementary School in the fall. The meetings are free and open to the public. No […]
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Springfield College names local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Springfield College. William Banks from Jefferson has a primary major of physical education. Christa Carr from Pittsfield has a primary major of athletic training. Emma Hanna from Bowdoin has a primary major of health science/pre-occupational therapy. Kaitlin Morrison from […]
Richmond announces top 10 seniors for class of 2023
Richmond High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the class of 2023. Students are listed by academic standing. Valedictorian is Kara Briand, daughter of Jon and Nicole Briand. She plans to attend University of Maine at Orono to study business management. Salutatorian is Max Viselli, son of Joseph and Jessica Viselli. He plans […]
Local Lasell University students present at symposium
NEWTON, Mass. — Three local students at Lasell University presented original research, creative works and academic presentations at the annual Connected Learning Symposium in April. Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford of Hallowell presented “What I Know Now: Discoveries from Social Science Majors’ Capstones,” about psychology and sociology projects and the process of collaboration, grant writing, and preparing for […]
Waterville tech center recognizes May celebrities
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center has announced its 2023 May celebrities. Messalonskee High School senior Adam Brann of Sidney found his rightful place in the culinary arts classroom at Mid-Maine Technical Center. The professional kitchen feels like home for Brann, where he thrives on the challenges, is hungry for the fast pace and relishes the […]
Penobscot artist to give talk in Skowhegan June 8
SKOWHEGAN — Barry Dana is scheduled to be the next speaker in the Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center’s Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series. The next talk will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave. Dana will share his process in creating a new mural, […]
Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Malachi Lowery is valedictorian, and Damon Wilson is salutatorian.
Gardiner church to offer vacation Bible camp starting June 19
The Gardiner First Church of the Nazarene Church invites children to a free summer event, Monumental Bible Camp. The camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 19-23, at the church on outer Brunswick Avenue at 6 Nazarene Way. A picnic and celebration is set for Sunday, June 26, according to […]
Worcester Polytechnic Institute recognizes local graduates
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local graduates received degrees on May 13 during Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th commencement exercises. Hope Hutchinson of Greene majored in biology and biotechnology and professional writing. Jacob Mills of Augusta majored in biomedical engineering. Check out upcoming area events!
Readfield student earns Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine degree
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Sarah Adams of Readfield was awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree on May 19 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Adams is the daughter of Shira and Dr. Stephen Adams of Walla Walla, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in neuroscience from Columbia University in 2016. She is […]