SKOWHEGAN — Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County recently announced a new program, Pet Peace of Mind, which recognizes and actively supports the unique bond between hospice patients and their Pets, according to a press release. The program launches Tuesday and aligns with the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County’s mission to care for people with life-limiting illness, give comfort and solace to those who are grieving and educate the community.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jeffrey Robert Brummel achieved rank of chief petty officer in the Navy Sept. 13 at the Office of Naval Intelligence in Washington, DC.

OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School Principal Jon Moody recently announced that Amanda Knight, Peter Littlefield, Mikayla Turner and Eric Van Der Karr have been named Commended Students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.

Jim and Rick Davis, of New Sharon, recently earned their first honorable mention for the 2013 HOPE Award from Horizon Organic.

The Maine Association of Conservation Commissions, a statewide membership organization dedicated to supporting existing municipal conservation commissions and helping to support the development of new commissions, invites nominations for new board members.

WATERVILLE — The Waterville non-sanctioned bridge club winners on Thursday, Oct. 10, were: Willie Pouliot and Jimmie Bradeen, Eva Nichols and Pat Nutt, Connie Hallee and Dollis Bizier, Lee Lenfest and Julie Richards, Mike Gosselin and Claudette McNeil.

WATERVILLE — Area students who were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the 2013 continuing education division summer II semester are: Joseph Harrison of Clinton; Tracy Jewell of New Sharon; Kristi Maxim of Rome; Kelly Chaput of Skowhegan; Jared Delile of Waterville; Natausha Fate of Waterville.