AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently announced its December professionals of the month. Derek Harding of Augusta is a senior at Cony High School enrolled in the Automotive Technology program for the second year. He has enjoyed the hands on shop work. He feels he has learned how the systems in cars work, which […]
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Maine Connections Academy names Pittston teen STAR student of month
SCARBOROUGH — Maine Connections Academy has selected Gracie Laverdiere, a ninth-grade student from Pittston, as its December STAR student of the month. The STAR Student recognition is awarded to a Maine Connections Academy scholar who represents the school’s values and spirit. Laverdiere is no stranger to traveling. She frequently spends days at a time on […]
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Area bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Dec. 20 were Joyce and Ed Rushton. Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed second, and Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice came in third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge […]
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Jackman high school recognizes 6 students
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has announced its students of the month and random acts of kindness recipients for September, October and November, according to a news release from Ami Amero at the school. Addison Chaisson, a freshman, was selected student of the month for September. Selection was based on the following Habit of […]
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‘The Bishop’s Wife’ a forbidden love story
“The Bishop’s Wife” (released Feb. 16, 1948), one of the prominent contenders for best Christmas movie of the century and certainly a film studded with three of the biggest Hollywood stars of all time, is clearly a a forbidden love story. Hold on to your string of pearls. Egad! You mean the story of how […]
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Erskine Academy holds Renaissance assembly
CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly Dec. 16 to recognize first trimester award recipients. Recognition awards were presented to Mia Hersom, Brody Worth, Elsa Redmond, Gavyn Paradis, Adrianna Vernesoni, Nolan Burgess and Jesseca Eastup. Three seniors received Senior of the Trimester awards: Lillian Dorval, daughter of Jillian and Christopher Carey of Vassalboro; Kayla […]
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Scouts take part in Wreaths Across America
WEST GARDINER — Scouts from Troop 672 took part in the placement of wreaths at the graves of veterans Dec. 17, as part of a national Wreaths Across America event. The day began at the West Gardiner Fire Station followed by a ceremony at the cemetery, where taps was played and wreaths placed before the […]
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Pine Tree Society to offer program for deaf, hard of hearing
ROME — In February, Maine deaf and hard of hearing youth can attend a long weekend at Pine Tree Camp. This program, the Dirigo Experience, is scheduled for Friday through Monday, Feb. 17-20 at 14 Pine Tree Camp Road. Through outdoor experiences and team building with peers, participants will have the chance to make new […]
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Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds 4 advisors
Four new advisors have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee. They are Nate Cotnoir of Sidney, Elizabeth Jabar of Waterville, Angela Parker of Benton and Darcy Whittemore of Readfield. MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the […]
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Gardiner Cubmaster receives Wood Badge beads, neckerchief
Scott St. Amand, Cubmaster of Pack 672 in Gardiner, completed all requirements for the extensive Wood Badge Training program and received his Wood Badge Beads and neckerchief on Nov. 29 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner. St. Amand also serves as the Kennbec Valley District co-chair for training, along with Scott Fails of Farmington. […]