FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 school secretaries plans to schedule an in-person registration appointment with families of pre-K and kindergarten students who have completed their registration paperwork for fall 2021. Those who have not completed the registration paperwork or have questions can call the closest school. Secretaries’ schedules are varied over the summer; leave […]
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USM recognizes local dean’s list students
The University of Southern Maine has named the following local students to its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Androscoggin County: Alex Strout, Kim Pepin, Faith Robinson, Danica Peaslee, Phoebe Gouette, Addie Landre, Mackenzie Heathco, Jennifer Nash, Morgan Jeffords, Meghan Rittall, Maria Dugarte, Kathy Williamson, Maggie Whelan, Fatuma Whelan, Justin Trottier, Ethan Brown, Olivia Jalbert, Shiva […]
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Georgia university recognizes local graduates
MACON/ATLANTA, Ga. — Mercer University conferred bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students at five commencements held in May in Macon and Atlanta. The following area students were among those who graduated from Mercer during the 2020-2021 academic year: Bobbie Peacock of Canaan, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration. Bailey Chalmers […]
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State museum to celebrate Maine’s milestones
AUGUSTA — The Friends of the Maine State Museum is to host an online party, “We’d Like to Propose a Toast,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15. The one-hour event will combine a mix of history, laughter, anecdotes, important objects from the collection, fascinating facts, and a silent auction. Humorist Gary Crocker will serve as […]
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GrowSmart Maine seeks nominations for competition
Nominations are open for GrowSmart Maine’s fourth annual Smart Growth Award competition. The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, Aug. 3. Smart growth is a common-sense concept that helps communities welcome — and manage — growth while still maintaining their historic feel and natural beauty, according to a news release from GrowSmart Maine. The awards […]
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Bereavement workshop series to begin July 13
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is to offer a series of summer workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. The workshops will be held in the Hospice Community Center Healing Garden at 304 Main St. in Waterville. Workshops include “Is This Normal? What to Expect When You Are Grieving,” July 13; “Mosaic […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Curry College
MILTON, Mass. — Patrick Wheeler of Winthrop received a Bachelor of Arts degree during commencement exercises May 23 at Curry College. Curry College honored 687 graduates in its 141st commencement celebration. The ceremony was livestreamed from the Walter M. Katz field to approximately 2,300 family members, friends, alumni, faculty and staff, among other Curry community […]
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Winthrop High School posts Q3 honor roll
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. High Honors Seniors: Kerrigan Anuszewski, Jenna Buzzell, Hannah Duley, Madison Forgue, Rowan Goebel-Bain, Noah Grube, Landen Huff, Dana Lesko, Lindsay Letourneau, Ella Michaud, Nathan Miller, Fisher Parker and Jacob Smith. Juniors: Sarah Adam, Logan Baird, […]
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Maranacook Middle School names honor students
READFIELD — Maranacook Middle School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Galina Ariskin, Jonathan Bell, Kendra Bor, Lillian Brosey, Melanie Chalmers, Anna Clauson, Carter Conway, Claire Dwyer, River Fallos, Cameron Foster, Gabrielle Galbreath and Brayden Giacomuzzi. Also, Carolyne Maceda, James Marr, Luke McLaughlin, Leslie Moulton, […]
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Winslow High School recognizes honor students
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-term, second-semester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Grade Bilodeau, Justin Bolduc, Megan Cates, Elliana Dow, Jennifer Ferry, Anna Lakey, Riley Landry, Bohdi Littlefield, James Mason, Ronnie Mason, Leighton Matthews, Cassidy McIntire, Kaylee Nadeau, Abigail Thibodeau, Carly Warn, […]