BINGHAM – Barbara “Bobbie” Carole Drummond died April 18, 2022. She was born Dec. 3, 1941, in Trenton, New Jersey. She …
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Oasis of Music to feature RagaFission concert
Sitarist David Pontbriand will be joined by mridanga player Gaura Harrison in a duo called RagaFission at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Oasis of Music, in the downstairs chapel of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, located at 11 Ash St. in Lewiston. Pontbriand began his journey with the sitar in 1973. […]
Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
This birthday comes during the queen’s platinum jubilee year, marking her 70 years on the throne.
Spruce Mountain High recognizes 3rd quarter honor students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Alyssa Beaulieu, Kaila Godbey and Isaac Parker. High honors: Bayleigh Buote, Summer Chretien, Samantha Hubbard, Isaiah Marques and Thomas Violette. Honors: Abigail Adams, Christy Beaudoin, Samuel Berrios, […]
Skowhegan arts council awards 3 youth scholarships
SKOWHEGAN — Wesserunsett Arts Council recently presented $1,500 to three Skowhegan school students for its first Youth Scholarship. The idea for this scholarship originated from WXNZ HooSkow Radio’s volunteer DJ, Earl Boyd. After interviewing several youth artists for his Guest Room program, he was amazed at the talent blossoming in Somerset County. He wanted to […]
Jackman student makes York County Community College honors list
WELLS — Summer Pacheco of Jackman has been named to the 2021 spring semester full-time dean’s list at York County Community College. Dean’s list recipients earned a 3.5 GPA for full-time study.
Maine Central Institute names top 10 students for class of ’22
Yuran Choi is class valedictorian, and Hyeonjee “Elena” Rho is class salutatorian.
Pittsfield student receives MCI Principal’s Award
PITTSFIELD — Leah Dechaine of Pittsfield, a senior at Maine Central Institute, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Head of School Winn Price. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. In addition to her many […]
Augusta tech center recognizes State USASkills medalists
Twenty-eight students from Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta competed March 18 in the State SkillsUSA competitions in Bangor. A virtual award ceremony was held March 30. Participating schools included Cony High, Gardiner Area High, Maranacook Community High, Monmouth Academy and Winthrop High, according to a news release from the center. The following medals were […]
COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for April 27 in Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the University of Maine at Farmington, 274 Front Street in Farmington. Individuals ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a […]