Claire McBride is valedictorian, Izabelle Gilley salutatorian.
Tedda Henry
Pittsfield student honored by Emerson College
BOSTON — Emily Curtis from Pittsfield received an honorable mention during the Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies Honors Thesis Awards, in conjunction with the Honors Program graduation dinner in the Emerson SPC Theatre on May 5. Curtis was honored for the thesis “A Personal Account: The Physical, Psychological, and Emotional Effects of […]
Wiscasset to celebrate 1st Juneteenth
Wiscasset residents plan to commemorate their first Juneteenth on the town’s Common from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, with an informal bring-your-own picnic, music, and storytelling. In the tradition of Juneteenth celebrations around the country, it’s a day of sharing stories and food, embracing loved ones, and never forgetting that the price of […]
Gardiner church to offer Rocky Railway Bible Camp
The Gardiner Nazarene Church invites children to Rocky Railway Bible Camp, a free summer event for children. The camp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 20-24, at the 6 Nazarene Way church, with a picnic and celebration on Sunday, June 26. Children can participate in Bible-learning activities, play teamwork-building games, […]
Damariscotta gallery to host salon-style show through July 23
River Arts in Damariscotta plans to open with its annual members’ show, filling the gallery with pieces from 160 participating artists, at 36 Elm St. The public can meet the artists and view their works at a reception scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 18. River Arts continues to require masks for entry to the […]
West Gardiner student honored by Emerson College
BOSTON, Mass. — Cole Alberti of West Gardiner won first place with the “Jess” award, with a prize of $1,400, for Alberti’s improv monologue at the ComEx! Extravaganza at Emerson College. The 2022 ComEx! Extravaganza was held April 24, and participants received feedback from a panel of judges. The “Jess” is awarded yearly to a […]
UMaine Augusta campus food pantry receives $1K donation
The University of Maine at Augusta Community Cupboard campus food pantry recently received a $1,000 donation from the University Credit Union. With the support of its credit union members from across the state, $35,461 was raised in 2021 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, which provides critical supplemental funding for local food assistance programs that […]
Liberty association to resume free lake science summer camp
Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID, the Citizens’ Association of Liberty Lakes plans to offer a one-week camp, introducing students who have completed third, fourth or fifth grade to various aspects of lake science. Topics will include watersheds, erosion, invasive plants, and how to maintain a healthy lake, according to a news release from […]
Augusta tech center recognizes May students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its May students of the month. Wyatt French of China is a senior from Erskine Academy in South China enrolled for the second year in the Auto Body program. He has enjoyed learning in the classroom and then being able to go directly into the shop and […]
Fairfield area schools announces summer feeding program
Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Administrative District 49, covering the towns of Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield, plans to offer its summer feeding program from Tuesday, June 21, to Friday, Aug. 19. All sites will be closed Monday, July 4. This is a free program for children. Meal time and locations: • Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m. […]