ATLANTA, Ga. — Galen Neal of China, a student at Mid-Maine Technical Center in Waterville, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in photography at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships on June 21-22. Skill Point Certificates were awarded to all national contestants who met a threshold contest score. The Skill Point Certificate represents workplace readiness in the […]
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Mt. Abram High School announces honor students
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School has announced its third quarter honor roll from March 31 through June 16. HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Josey Arms, Madison Contreras, Kiley Franklin, Isabella Norster, Emily Pillsbury, Savina Sherwood and Abigail Wilcox. Grade 11: Samuel Cockerham, Willow Emery, Ryleigh Frost, Payton Mitchell, Alyssa Sniadecki and Lindsey White. Grade […]
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West Gardiner student graduates from Emerson College
BOSTON — Cole Alberti of West Gardiner received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in comedic arts from Emerson College May 14 during the 143nd commencement at Agganis Arena. Check out upcoming area events!
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Gardiner clubs merge soccer programs
The Gardiner Fire FC travel soccer team has merged with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley. This merger comes at an opportune time as BGCKV’s new level playing field, a regulation-size soccer and lacrosse field will be open for play in August, according to a news release from Nicole Cooley with the clubs. […]
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Local students make Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Four local students were named to the 2022-23 spring semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Garrett Chase of Farmington is in the computer science program. Wesley Dumas of Fayette is in the computer science program. Sam Allen of Winthrop is in the photographic sciences program. Rylan Arbour of Winthrop is […]
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Hallowell’s Vaughan Homestead to give tours in July, August
HALLOWELL — Vaughan Homestead is set to offer house tours this summer of its 1794 Vaughan Homestead and an opportunity to wander the circa 1890 colonial revival flower gardens. Tours will be offered at 10 a.m. on select Thursdays, July 13, 20 and 27, and Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24. All ages are welcome. […]
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Winslow Junior High School names honor roll students
Winslow Junior High School has announced its third trimester honor roll students for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Ava Fortuna, Abigail Harrington, Mirra Meak, Renton O’Toole, Brody Peaslee, Reese Siolda, Benjamin Thomas and Max Willigar. Honors: Evan Barlow, Kera Bilodeau, Meadow Bradbury, Carter Calvo, Breana Castagnetto, Minx Erickson, Delana Ferran, Jason […]
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Miles for Mills Memorial Day Weekend 5K raises $160K
The 12th annual Travis Mills Foundation Miles for Mills Memorial Day Weekend 5K, presented by New Balance Foundation, drew more than 1,300 registrants and raised $160,000 for the Travis Mills Foundation. The event was held May 28 at Brunswick Landing, the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. Eight post-9/11 recalibrated veteran families attending the Travis Mills […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about rug braiding July 13
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host a talk about braiding rugs by Nancy Penniman Young from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Young, who has been braiding rugs for more than 65 years, splits her time between Pennsylvania and Maine. Along with her husband, she […]
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Knights of Columbus to host fabric giveaway in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Abnaki Council 334 Knights of Columbus plans to hold a fabric giveaway to those that make quilts, blankets and crafts for children, veterans, hospitals and more. The initiative is scheduled for 2-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, July 12-14, at the American Legion Post 205, 400 Eastern Ave. There will be hundreds of remnants of fabric, […]