Applications for the Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship are open. Ezhaya was a community leader who distinguished himself with his warmth, enthusiasm, generosity, and particularly, his friendship, according to a news release from Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Successful candidates for the scholarship should share Ezhaya’s interest in citizenship and community service, and exemplify his spirit […]
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Gardiner Regional Middle School names honor students
Gardiner Regional Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second term honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: William Britt, Riley Antognoni, Evalyn Grover, Andrew Rogers and Gabriel Mitchell. Honors: Alexander Deaton, Ria Learned, Calvin Whitehouse, Gretchen Collier, Henry Jensen, Ava Thornton, Lane Hahn, Ethan Merrill, Layla […]
‘Faces Tell Stories’ exhibit to open at Waterville library
WATERVIILLE — The “Faces Tell Stories” exhibition by award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Agell is set to open Monday, April 1, in the Carnegie Gallery on the fourth floor of Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St. The show will be on view through Aug. 15. The show features 96 portraits of women — some fictional, […]
Movie Review: ‘Love at First Sight’ has plenty of music about love
British actors, Phillips, Tom Taylor, Dexter Fletcher are sweet and charming as Oliver’s family ‚ it almost becomes another script for another movie, J.P. Devine writes.
Thomas College one of Titan Challenge sites in Maine
Thomas College in Waterville is one of eight sites where Junior Achievement of Maine plans to host its 18th annual Titan Challenge for high school students on Thursday, April 4. This immersive business competition introduces students to business, entrepreneurship, and soft skill development. It provides a real-world simulation that puts students in the CEO seat […]
Central Maine Garden Club hears talk on climate change
The Central Maine Garden Club hosted a talk by Dr. Peter Garrett about climate change March 19 at Redington Museum in Waterville. Garrett works with the Citizens Climate Lobby and the Greenhouse Gas Removal Action Team to create solutions to reduce emissions. The real challenge is to remove carbon dioxide from both land and water. […]
Belgrade student receives Messalonskee Principal’s Award
Anne Stocco of Belgrade, a senior at Messalonskee High School, has been named the 2024 Principal’s Award recipient. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Anne Stocco is the epitome of a Messalonskee Eagle. She is number one in her class […]
Maranacook Middle School lists honor students
READFIELD — Maranacook Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Maddie Bailey, Lucy Coryell, Jaden Emmons, Jackson Foth, Lydia Garofalo, Charlie Gluillemette, RJ Haldane, Caroline Harper, Gavin Hatch, Joshua Herzing, Meah Jarius and Alex LaBelle. Also, Meka MacDonald, […]
Erskine Academy names honor roll students
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced the following students were named to its second trimester honors list for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Tristan Anderson, Leah Bonner, Heather Bourgoin, Elizabeth Brown, Nolan Burgess, Nathalia Carrasco, Elise Choate, Marshall Clifford, Caleigh Crocker, Brielle Crommett and Noah Crummett. Also, Skyler Danforth, Isabella Day, […]
Waterville issues winter parking ban for March 26
WATERVILLE — The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, to allow for snow cleanup by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other […]