Waterville Senior High School social studies teacher Jessica Graham has been named one of five Maine Teacher Leader Fellows in the inaugural class. The Fellows will work with Maine Department of Education staff to support the state’s educators in cross-cutting, interdisciplinary concepts of civics, STEAM, and humanities. “Taking on this new position offers so many […]
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Local master gardener to give no-till talk in Washington April 21
WASHINGTON — Local master gardener Sharon Turner plans to give a talk this month on how to start a home garden using simple, no-till, organic techniques to get one’s vegetable or ornamental garden growing this season. “Starting a Garden from Scratch” is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the Bryant Room of Gibbs […]
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St. Michael Parish to celebrate Earth Day with film, Cobbossee cleanup
St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to celebrate Earth Day — Saturday, April 22 — with a pair of events. On Thursday, April 20, the parish will present “The Letter,” a documentary film about how people’s spiritual values call them to confront the planetary crisis. The screening will take place at 7 p.m. in the […]
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Pipeline film genuine heart-grabbing, chiller-thriller, writes J.P. Devine
Even as I sat at my keyboard, watching this film, I felt nervous about putting this title online. I still do. “How To Blow Up a Pipeline” is a heavily provocative title, and anywhere in the world, it’s a dangerous six-word introduction to put on paper. I was quick to add “The Movie,” so that […]
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Jackman school recognizes 2 students for March
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has recognized two students for March. Gracelyn Stewart-Lavigne of Jackman, a junior, was selected as the school’s student of the month for March. Selection was based on the Habits of Mind criteria: Managing Impulsivity and Resolving Conflict, according to a news release from teacher Ami Amero. Aaron Obert of […]
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Dean College recognizes local honor societies inductees
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Dean College has announced three local students who have been inducted its spring 2023 honor societies. Ryan Bell of Palmyra was inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society, Chi Alpha Sigma. Madeline Fenlason of Winthrop was inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society. Matthew Fenlason of Winthrop was inducted into […]
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Carrabec High School lists honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Jessica Benedict, Luke Carey, Joel Gehrke, Mliss Hem and Caitlyn Oliver. Honors: Zebadiah Burnham, Lindsay Hamilton, Gabriella Manzer, Conner Peabody and Hunter Sousa. Grade 11 — High honors: […]
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Bicycle-fixing workshop set for Mt. Vernon, Readfield May 1
A Fix-A-Bike Workshop is scheduled to be held in both Mt. Vernon and Readfield Monday, May 1. The event is for those curious about bicycle mechanics, looking to maintain their bike or conduct long-overdue care, and perform a roadside repair. The two-hour hands-on workshop is open to teens and adults. They are asked to bring […]
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Waterville music students travel to New York City
From March 31-April 2, 86 students from Waterville Senior High School traveled to New York City to participate in the Worldstrides Heritage Music Festival. Two thousand students participated in the festival from around the country, performing music in Riverside Church and listening to feedback from professional musicians. Six groups from Waterville performed, including Modern Rock […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville on April 11 were Dick Quinlan and Wilma Poulliot, followed by Natasha Rosenbaum and Jeannine Prewitt, second; and Ed and Joyce Rushton, third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate […]