Courtney Hogan of Jay, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship, according to a news release from the school. “Courtney Hogan has distinguished […]
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Women educators society to host Gardiner science teacher
The Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International plans to sponsor a teacher workshop by Sharon Gallant, science educator at the Gardiner area schools, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at the Viles House, 71 Stone St., Augusta. Gallant’s presentation, “Let’s Hold ’em and Fold ’em,” is designed to help teachers use book […]
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State to recognize Vietnam veterans’ service at Augusta park
AUGUSTA — Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans and Emergency Management, and Gov. Janet Mills plan to host a public recognition and wreath-laying ceremony to honor the service of Vietnam veterans. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, rain or shine, at Capital Park, 20-45 Capital […]
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UMaine at Farmington to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at 274 Front St., for adults. Vaccines are provided at no cost, and all are welcome. Those attending will be administered their choice of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and can get […]
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Waldo County extension to offer rural living workshops
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Waldo County Extension Association plan to offer four online weekly workshops with a rural living theme starting from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Additional dates are April 9, 16 and 23. “Rural Living Month” workshop topics include homestead livestock choices, working with children and teens in […]
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Waterville arts center to hold upcycled fashion show
WATERVILLE — People can join participants from Kim Bernard’s Upcycled Wearables Workshops to create upcycled looks and debut them on the runway during First Friday at Greene Block + Studios. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, at 18 Main St. Those who attend can bring their own materials or pull from […]
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International exchange students visit State House
A group of AyUSA international exchange students toured the Maine State House on Feb. 11 in Augusta. The group included Bev Corradini from Italy, Matilde Pettinari from Italy, Johanna Stickney, host mom of Gardiner; Dana Dainova from Kazakhstan, Felicia Schwab from Germany, Tiana Milosevska from Germany, Niki Ferrari from Italy, Tanzyla Omar from Kenya, Caro […]
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Augusta, Winslow credit union offers scholarships
Connected Credit Union plans to award two $1,000 scholarships in 2022. Members of Connected Credit Union who are pursuing post-secondary education or who are enrolled full-time are eligible to apply. In selecting the recipient, Connected Credit Union will consider need, academic achievements, community involvement, and the extracurricular activities of the applicant. The Connected Credit Union […]
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Virtual sessions highlight nontraditional careers for girls
Registration is open for Totally Trades!, career sessions offered online this spring by New Ventures Maine. Eleven sessions, offered at no cost, are designed to encourage girls in grades eight through 12 to consider careers in which women are traditionally underrepresented. The 15-minute video sessions focus on high-wage, high-demand nontraditional careers in trade and technical […]
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Short film submissions by K-12 students sought for festival
The 44th annual Maine Student Film + Video Festival is accepting submissions until June 15. All Maine students in grades K-12 are eligible to enter for free. Films will be judged by category: Narrative, Documentary, and Creative (animated, experimental, etc.), and by age group: Grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12, according to a news release from […]