AUGUSTA — Three local chefs competed Sept. 20 in Spectrum Generations’ ninth annual Celebrity Chef Challenge. Chef Heidi Parent, Capital Area Technical Center culinary instructor, received the Judge’s Choice Award, and Chef Taylor Stanton, owner of The Salty Moose received the People’s Choice Award. Chef Dannielle Aldrich of The Blind Pig Tavern also created a […]
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National Merit Scholarship Program commends Erskine student
SOUTH CHINA — Sarah Praul, daughter of Erika and Darryl Praul of China, has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Praul, a student at Erskine Academy, is among approximately 34,000 commended students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Praul will not continue […]
Waterville student commended by National Merit Scholarship Program
Senior Keya S. Amundsen has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Amundsen, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, is the daughter of Minakshi and Ole Amundsen. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to Amundsen. Throughout […]
Waterville student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Waterville Senior High School senior William D. Jackson has been named a semifinalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Jackson is the son of Susan and David Jackson. Throughout the nation about 16,000 academically-talented semifinalists have an opportunity to continue in the competition for about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million, […]
Erskine Academy student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
SOUTH CHINA — Aidan Larrabee, son of Carrie and Jeremy Larrabee of China, has been named a semifinalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Larrabee, a student at Erskine Academy, has an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next […]
UMaine Extension to offer online fermentation workshop
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about preserving foods using fermentation from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut, and tips for success […]
New England misses a late field goal and Brady wins in his return
Nick Folk misses a 56-yard field goal with less than a minute left and the Tom Brady leads Tampa Bay to a 19-17 victory.
Warm, sunny stretch this week
Clouds and showers are around to begin the week. By midweek, the pattern breaks to bring more sunny and warm days.
Brady cheered, then booed in return to Foxborough
Tom Brady was mostly cheered when he took the field to face the Patriots for the first time, then heard some boos when the game started.
MLB roundup: Yankees earn wild-card spot with walkoff win
Aaron Judge drives in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as New York clinches a playoff spot and