Gareth Hinds recently took Gardiner Area High School students, faculty and community guests on their own journey as he explained the process of adapting Homer’s The Odyssey into a graphic novel. This classic tale is a cornerstone of the grade 9 English curriculum, according to a news release from Debra Butterfield, teacher-librarian at the Gardiner […]
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Bishop Deeley blesses new addition to St. Francis Apartments in Waterville
WATERVILLE — “Lord, be their shelter when they are at home, their companion when they are away, and their welcome guest when they return.” A crowd of residents, family members, and staff stood as Bishop Robert P. Deeley delivered a prayer of blessing before sprinkling the new addition to St. Francis Apartments, located at 52 […]
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‘What Does God Want?’ retreat set for Nov. 2
JAY — A one-day retreat to reveal some of the basic principles for discerning God’s will and applying it to daily life will beheld from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in the hall of St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church St., according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, […]
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Dominic Smith named Commended Student
SOUTH CHINA — Dominic Smith, son of Katrina and Dan Jackson, of Whitefield, has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to a news release from Erskine Academy. Smith, a senior, is among approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. […]
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Belgrade awarded Safety Enhancement Grant
Officials for the Town of Belgrade have announced they have been awarded a Safety Enhancement Grant by the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund in the amount of $2,000, according to a news release from Anthony Wilson, town manager. Rescue Chief Travis Burton filled out the grant application, and the grant was approved to be […]
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Belgrade library coloring contest winners named
The Friends of the Belgrade Public Library sponsored its annual coloring contest at the harvest festival on Oct. 12 for children 12 and younger at the community center. A total of 38 children participated. The coloring pages were on display during the festival. Alexandra Zozula, of Walpole, Massachusetts, placed first for children 5 years old […]
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Kennebec County Prostate Cancer Support Group to meet
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec County Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Prescott Room at the Harold Alfond Center For Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Road. Two representatives from the American Cancer Society: Katie Bourque-Davidson, CCMA, ACS patient navigator at the Alfond Center For Cancer Care, and Eliza […]
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Julia Cooke earns merit scholarship at Baldwin Wallace University
BEREA, Ohio — Julia Cooke, of Pittsfield, was among nearly 600 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall who claimed $7.8 million in merit scholarships. Cooke, a graduate of Messalonskee High School, is majoring in theatre acting and directing. She earned a $15,000 Trustee’s Scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements in […]
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Perry inducted into Colby-Sawyer College chapter of Alpha Chi
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Chelsea Perry, of Oakland, was inducted into the Colby-Sawyer College chapter of Alpha Chi on Oct. 19. Perry, a junior, majors in business administration, according to a news release from the college. Alpha Chi National Honor Society promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students. The New Hampshire […]
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Oakland Lions Club inducts four new members
Four young men recently joined the Oakland Lions Club, according to a news release from Club President Ray Watson. Three of the inductees, Ben Weeks, Tom Weeks-Williams and Ted Weeks are grandsons of Past District Governor Wayne Weeks. Ted and Ben also are sons of current Oakland Lions. The fourth new Lion, Richard Rimkus, is […]