CLINTON, N.Y. — Two local students were named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Hamilton College. The are Mackenzie Burton of Oakland, a senior majoring in psychology, who is a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland; and Charles Haberstock of Waterville, a first-year student, and a graduate of Waterville Senior High School. […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
St. Michael School to celebrate Catholic Schools Week
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School plans to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Monday through Saturday, Jan. 30-Feb. 5, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The school community will participate in a major service project for the Augusta Food Bank, donating items on the food bank’s wish list including canned pasta, […]
Local students named presidential scholars at NY university
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Two local students have been named presidential scholars for the 2021 fall semester at Clarkson University. They are Matthew G. Parent of Oakland, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, and Elspeth Irene Taylor of Pittsfield, a senior majoring in biomolecular science. Presidential scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry […]
South China student named to NY university’s dean’s list
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Jasmine Marie Daly of South China, a sophomore majoring in political science, was named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Clarkson University. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.
Waterville shelter to host ‘From Love to Litter’ fundraiser
Humane Society Waterville Area invites the public to make a donation of $5 or more during February for its second annual “From Love to Litter” fundraiser, and watch an ex’s name get placed into cat’s litter boxes at the shelter. People can participate by stopping by the shelter, mailing a check to 100 Webb Road, […]
Palmyra student makes Massachusetts college president’s list
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Ryan Bell of Palmyra has been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Dean College.
Local students make Massachusetts college dean’s list
FRANKLIN, Mass. — Two local students, Zoe Derosby of Waterville and Madeline Fenlason of Winthrop, have earned a place on the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Dean College.
Local students make Emerson College dean’s list
BOSTON, Mass. — Five local students are among those named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Emerson College. They include Emily Curtis of Pittsfield, Georgia Howe of Farmingdale, Allison Hughes of Burnham, Kailey Pelletier of Readfield and Rachel Spear of Farmington. The requirement to make dean’s list is a grade point average of 3.7 or […]
Brunswick association to kick off Fuel Your Love Month
The Maine Energy Marketers Association in Brunswick, in conjunction with Maine’s heating fuel retailers and WGME CBS 13, is putting the finishing touches on its annual Fuel Your Love Month which provides heating fuel to deserving Mainers. Running all of February, the association will invite Mainers to nominate someone in need to receive 100 gallons […]
UMaine Extension to hold virtual wild blueberry conference
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to host a virtual wild blueberry conference with 14 biweekly sessions from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, March 17. Conference topics include weed, pest and disease management; water use and drought planning; pollinators, production and research updates; marketing and business management; updates […]