Winslow High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the class of 2022. They are listed in alphabetical order. Carina Chen is the daughter of Sandy and Wing Chen of Winslow. She is a member of the drama program, student senate, Seeds of Peace, the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, the tennis team, and […]
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Augusta tech center presents awards, scholarships
Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta recently presented the following awards and scholarships: From Cony High School: Zainab Al Braihi: Early Childhood Education Scholarship and Instructor’s Choice Scholarship for Early Childhood Education; Sagad Al-Badri: Mark Scott Memorial Scholarship; and Mallory Audette: Instructor’s Choice Scholarship for Health Academy and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Career and […]
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UMaine Augusta recognizes faculty, students
AUGUSTA — Maine Campus Compact hosts its annual awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding work in public service and civic engagement by Maine faculty members, students, campus organizations, community and corporate partners. This year’s ceremony was held virtually April 28, according to a news release from the university. Award recipients include: • Katherine Weatherford Darling, assistant […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes May 24 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 24 game. Joyce and Ed Rushton placed second, and Paul and Judy Jones placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. More players are welcome. For more information, call […]
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MSAD 11 Art Extravaganza connects community to student art
The MSAD 11 Art Extravaganza was held Wednesday, May 11 at Gardiner Area High School. It featured art created by students in art classes throughout the district. In addition, it included high school book art, video production films and music, according to a news release from Debra Butterfield, teacher-librarian. With support from Gardiner Thrives to […]
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Foundation awards $1.5M in grants to meet Mainers’ critical needs
The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 90 grants totaling $1.5 million to provide food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2022 Direct Services Grant Program. The total includes $505,000 for 31 programs specifically serving older adults. “From gas to groceries, rising costs have made it much harder for Maine […]
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Local students help produce fashion design show at Lasell University
NEWTON, Mass. — Two local students took part in RUNWAY 2022: Reimagined shows, held on May 6 and 7 at Lasell University. The shows featured original design work from more than 70 students and a production team of more than 150 behind-the-scenes student leaders. The students included Denali Norris of Winslow, who was a RUNWAY […]
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Sidney student earns degree from Assumption University
WORCESTER, Mass. — Lauren Pickett of Sidney received a bachelor’s degree May 18 during Assumption University’s 105th commencement exercises, held at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.
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Upper Kennebec Valley schools name top 2 students from class of ’22
Kendra Godbout has been named valedictorian, and Emily Collins, salutatorian.
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Gardiner Area High lists top 10 graduates for class of ’22
Brett Palmer has been named valedictorian, and Ava Goraj salutatorian.