FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee recently announced the six recipients of the West Central Maine Health Careers Scholarship Program. The scholarships are presented to students residing in the Franklin Memorial Hospital service area who are pursuing careers in the health care field.

WATERVILLE — The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth Center will kick off its Annual Appeal with the Annual Appeal Awards Dinner, according to an Alfond Youth Center press release. The evening begins at 5 tonight with cocktail hour followed by a 6 p.m. opening musical performance and then dinner and awards. Performing during the show, for the first time, will be the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA choir. The opening act will feature performances by the AYC’s Young American Dance Center and the After School Program. Special guest and keynote speaker Congresswoman Chellie Pingree.

AMHERST, Mass. — Katherine Ward, formerly of Winslow, received a master of public health degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst during its annual commencement ceremony recently.

Jacob M. Sylvain, of Norridgewock, has been named to dean’s list for the spring semester at Pennsylvania State University. Sylvain is majoring in petroleum and natural gas engineering and is a 2010 graduate of Skowhegan Area High School.

STRONG — Strong Elementary School’s eighth-grade class will visit the Maine Children’s Cancer Program during its class trip set for June 10-12, according to a press release. Students will donate copies of local author Karen Calloway’s book, “After The Rain.”

AUGUSTA — Lisa Park Laflin, of New Vineyard, recently received the Excellence in Volunteer Administration Award during the annual presentation of the Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism. She was one of eight winners and eight honorees that have had an impact in communities across the state.

WATERVILLE — Waterville Public Library will host a free premiere of a series films by Mass Media Communication students at Mid-Maine Technical Center at 7 p.m. Thursday.