FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll studetns for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors — Grade 7: Maddison Bolduc, Lincoln Boyce, Derek Brewster, Alexandria Caverly, Gabrielle Coldwell, Allana Cole, Peyton Dow, Airyanna Garcia, Eloise Giles, Maira Goldsmith, Charlotte Hamilton, Jayden Hancock and Hailey King. Also, Ian Lane, Carter Lavallee, Olivia McDonald, Amiley […]
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Erskine Academy students, staff receive June Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly on Friday, June 7, to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Katie Shaw, Connor Alcott, Lucas Berto, Lacey Arp, Tristan Anderson and Stephanie Kumnick. In addition to Recognition Awards, Senior of the Trimester Awards also […]
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Local students receive $500 scholarships from Augusta Elks Lodge
The Augusta Elks Lodge 964 recently awarded $500 scholarships to Luke Johnson, Sequora Kelley, Daniel Richardson and Cohen Parker, all of Cony High School; Hannah McAdam of Maranacook Community High School; Karlie Reith and Ben Nathan, both of Hall-Dale High School; and Isabelle L’Italien of Messalonskee High School. Check out upcoming area events!
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Kennebec Land Trust to host Hopkins Stream paddle June 20
Kennebec Land Trust staff plan to celebrate the summer solstice with a guided paddle up Hopkins Stream to the Ezra Smith Wildlife Conservation Area in Mount Vernon at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Participants will meet at the Taylor Pond Public Boat Ramp, paddle approximately two miles upstream and then return. The extensive undeveloped uplands […]
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Maine Whoopie Pie Festival set for June 22
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 15th annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, a one-day annual event, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Visitors can sample and vote on whoopie pies from a record number of bakers from around New England, peruse the wares of more than 100 crafters and vendors, and check out […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of June 17-24
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of June 17-24. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Maine Arts Academy completes first year in new building
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy recently completed the 2023-24 school year in its new building. This is the school’s 8th year of operation, serving 240 students grades 9-12. Students performed 26 times in various communities, at venues like downtown Augusta, the Maine Veterans Home, The Buker Center in collaboration with Augusta Adult and Community Education, […]
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Waterville Elementary PTA celebrates community partners
The Waterville Elementary PTA hosted its second annual Community Carnival June 1 at the George J. Mitchell Elementary School. This event celebrates educators, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, librarians, artists, and community leaders. Children and their families got to explore two different Waterville Fire Department trucks, a Waterville Police Department cruiser, and a Delta Ambulance. They […]
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Author talks with Stratton, Kingfield, Phillips students
Maine author Peter Brown gave two presentations on May 23 for students of three area schools. Stratton, Kingfield and Phillips students in grades K-5 visited with the author inside the Kingfield Elementary School gymnasium. Brown talked about his journey to becoming a professional author and illustrator, did a drawing demonstration, and answered students’ questions. Because […]
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Vassalboro friends earn Eagle Scout rank
VASSALBORO — Two Scouts from Vassalboro, Nathan Benjamin Polley and Cole Gregory Fortin, were awarded the Eagle Scout rank June 2 at the St. Bridget Center. The two joined Cub Scouts together in first grade and have remained friends throughout their Scouting experience. In the fall, Fortin plans to attend Husson University and Polley was […]