WATERVILLE — Isaac Benn of Westbrook, son of Shawn and Sarah Benn, reached the highest peak in Scouting, the Eagle Scout rank, during a Troop 436 court of honor held June 2, at the Waterville Lodge 33 A.F. & A.M. The ceremony was led by Colby College Professor Bruce Rueger, Scoutmaster of the same troop […]
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Foundation awards 4 Augusta tech center students $1K Toolships
AUGUSTA — Four Capital Area Technical Center students have been awarded $1,000 Toolships from Town Fair Tire Foundation. These scholarships aim to enable the recipients to purchase the tools and equipment necessary to kickstart their careers. Logan Lanphier, a resident of Chelsea and student of Erskine Academy, completed two years in the Plumbing and Heating […]
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Artwalk Gardiner applications open
Applications for the Friday, Aug. 16, Artwalk Gardiner are open. Applications and payments are due by Monday, July 1. Those who prefer paper applications can pick them up at Circle the Square (275 Water St.) on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For online applications, visit facebook.com/ArtWalk.Gardiner. In addition to the Artwalk, […]
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Liberty association to offer free Lake Keepers Camp
LIBERTY — The Citizen’s Association of Liberty Lakes is set to offer its annual free Lake Keepers Camp from 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday, July 29 to Aug. 2, at Lake St. George State Park, 278 Belfast Augusta Road. Camp is free for students who have completed third, fourth and fifth grade. The […]
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Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education graduates 28
The graduates are embarking on a variety of career paths, including nursing, early childhood, cosmetology, Marines, CNA, certified medical assistant, plumbing and heating, U. S. Postal Service, cyber security, and criminal justice.
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Skowhegan students sign intent to complete certified pre-apprenticeship
SKOWHEGAN — Two graduating Skowhegan Area High School seniors from Somerset Career & Technical Center, Anthony Alberico and Trenton Huff, signed their intent to complete a certified pre-apprenticeship, their first step toward a career as electrical & instrumentation technicians, on May 13 at Sappi’s Somerset Mill. The signing ceremony celebrated these students and their career […]
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Victory during the June 4 duplicate session for Elm City Bridge Club went to Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig. Maureen Brochu and Jessie Gunther placed second, and Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. […]
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Gardens of Lincoln County tour returns June 22
The gardens, which are in and around Wiscasset and Nobleboro, feature woodland environments as well as sunny country gardens.
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Producers, landowners can sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The signup runs through Friday, June 28. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provide important […]
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Winthrop High School awards, scholarships presented during Class Night
Winthrop High School has announced the awards and scholarships given out at the class of 2024’s Class Night on May 31. The Faculty Recognition Award is given to a student, who through perseverance has self challenged to grow and achieve. This year’s winner is Avry Jones. The Stephanie Lunt Memorial Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship is […]