Hannah Robinson of Pittsfield has been named the 2023 Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship winner. She was selected as the scholarship recipient from a field of applicants. Robinson, one of the top students in her class at Maine Central Institute, was chosen as salutatorian for the class of 2023. She will present the welcoming speech […]
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Military network’s statewide conference set for Bangor June 29
The deadline to register is Thursday, June 20.
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Extension Homemakers donate homemade tote bags to RSU 9 Food Pantry
The Franklin County Extension Homemakers donated homemade tote bags to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to better facilitate their backpack program.
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United-based land trust plans June walks, talks, paddle
Activities are planned to Benton, Newport, Stetson, Waterville.
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China teen receives Eagle Scout medal
China’s Isaac Audette, 14, received his Eagle Scout medal during a ceremony at China’s Central Lodge No. 45 Masonic Hall on May 20. In 2022, 35,533 young men and women earned the Eagle Scout rank, joining more than 2.7 million Americans before them. Less than 6% of all youth who enter Scouting attain the rank […]
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New Portland student graduates from State University of New York
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Antonio Rodriguez of New Portland graduated May 20 from The State University of New York at Potsdam with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Benton student graduates from Regis College
WESTON, Mass. — Paige Castonguay of Benton graduated with a Master of Science in speech language pathology from Regis College during the May 6 commencement exercises. Castonguay was among more than 1,300 students who received degrees ranging from associate to doctoral levels. Check out upcoming area events!
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Thomas College receives $20K grant from higher education board
WATERVILLE — In an effort to bring awareness of cost savings for students through open educational resources, the New England Board of Higher Education has selected Thomas College to receive an Open Education Course Marking Grant. This new 15-month initiative will support institutions in the expansion of student awareness and use of no-cost learning materials. […]
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Pittston Cub Scout receives Supernova Award
GARDINER — Cub Scout Pack 672 held its annual Blue and Gold awards night May 21 at Christ Episcopal Church. Many awards were earned by the Cub Scouts. Drew Hill, a Webelos Cub Scout from Pittston, received the Charles H. Townes Supernova Award for his efforts in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and […]