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 […]
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ShineOnCass Foundation awards 2024 scholarships
The ShineOnCass Foundation recently presented three scholarships, totaling $6,000, to local seniors who make service and kindness part of their everyday life. The ninth annual ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship, in memory of Cassidy Jean Charette, was presented to Brayden Perry of Oakland. Perry will receive a $4,000 scholarship to Merrimack College, where he plans to pursuing […]
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Rotary District Conference set for Waterville June 21-23
WATERVILLE — Rotary District 7790 is set to host a three-day district conference from Friday to Sunday, June 21-23, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., and Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. The conference is likely to bring many first-time visitors to the city, all to support District Gov. Tina Chapman. Waterville supports […]
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Workshop on worm composting for beginners set for June 22
WINSLOW — A workshop on worm composting for beginners, hosted by Jock Robie, is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 22, at Sisters of St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road. The workshop is free. All materials will be provided. Five participants get a free worm bin. To register or for more information, visit [email protected]. […]
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Lawrence High School recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Hallie Firmage is named valedictorian, and Gavin Lunt salutatorian.
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Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors
Aaralyn Gagnon is valedictorian, and Nolan Burgess salutatorian.
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Grant to help rural schools train STEM teachers
ORONO — With rural schools facing significant shortages of highly qualified teachers, particularly those in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will use a grant from the National Science Foundation to boost support for future and current STEM educators in rural school districts. The […]
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Spectrum Generations announces Area Plan on Aging public hearings
A draft of the 2025-28 Spectrum Generations Area Plan on Aging can be found after June 21 at spectrumgenerations.org.
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Cony seniors receive $1K Kennebec New Mainer Scholarships
AUGUSTA — Four seniors from Cony High School have each received a $1,000 Kennebec New Mainer Scholarship. They are Ruqayah Alzirej, Yasmeen Al Hoshan, Juan Jose Hernandez and Fatima Al-Badri, all of Augusta. Sponsored by the Capital Area New Mainers Project and Hoang Realty, the scholarship helps immigrant and refugee students who graduate from a […]
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Teen historians honored at Winslow event
The Fort Halifax Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on April 27 presented awards to five young adults at a student tea in their honor at the Winslow Congregational Church. Uliana Fournier, daughter of Edward and Tetyana Fournier, of Winslow High School received the Jennie Paine Howard Award for achieving the highest rank […]