Max Cheng, a senior at Winthrop High School, has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship recipient. Each year, about 1.5 million juniors take the PSAT. From this pool, the 15,000 highest scorers advance as finalists, with 2,500 ultimately being awarded the National Merit Scholarship. Selection of the scholars from the finalist pool was conducted […]
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Maine Woodland Owners to host tree identification day
Maine Woodland Owners is set to hold its first free Tree ID Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, at four locations — Searsport, Farmington, Brownville, and Winthrop. During this all-ages event, foresters will guide attendees through Tree ID Trails and demonstrate ways to accurately identify common tree species. Information guides and materials […]
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Mid-Maine tech center holds National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony
Mid-Maine Technical Center held its 34rd annual National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony on May 9. The formal induction ceremony was held at the Waterville Elks Club. Nineteen students were recognized during the ceremony, including six members that were inducted in 2023. In order to be considered for induction, a student must have achieved honors […]
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Maine Central Institute names top 10 students
Addison Verrill has been named valedictorian, and Catherine Carter salutatorian.
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Richmond school sets date for kindergarten registration
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School is set to hold kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year on Monday, June 10, at the school at 28 High St. Children must be 5 years of age by Oct. 15 and be a resident of Richmond. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, […]
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Maine’s first research satellite to launch this year
ORONO — Maine’s first small research satellite, designed to engage middle and high school students in STEM, is expected to launch into orbit within the next couple of months. Firefly Aerospace, a company based in Cedar Rapids, Texas, integrated the nearly one-foot-tall satellite, known as MESAT1, into a rocket to be launched from the Vandenberg […]
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Ag department offers farm loans for underserved, beginning farmers
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. USDA defines […]
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Maine Natural Areas Program launches Marsh Migration Model
AUGUSTA — The Maine Natural Areas Program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has introduced an updated marsh migration model and a comprehensive report. This initiative aims to help communities and land managers identify critical areas necessary for the inland migration of tidal marshes anticipated under projected sea level rise scenarios. Maine’s approximately […]
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Organization aims to inspire young Mainers to run for office
Maine Youth Action, a youth-led organization, has won national Call For Kindness competition, sponsored by Riley’s Way Foundation, that encourages young leaders to apply for grants that fund initiatives that strengthen their communities and inspire kindness. The funding will be used for the development of a project called the Maine Youth Political Portal. It will […]
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Schools attend 25th Maine Model United Nations Conference
GORHAM — The 2024 Maine Model United Nations Conference — with over 380 high school student participants — began Wednesday, May 8. The three-day conference, held at the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus, brought students from schools across the state (along with one from New Hampshire) to debate pressing international issues including: maternal health, […]