Capital Area Technical Center recognizes Hailey Smart of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, as student of the year, for her achievements in the graphic design and printing program. Smart recently secured a silver medal in the local SkillsUSA Pin Design competition, showcasing her talent and skill in graphic design. She also demonstrated her […]
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Webinar to cover jumping worms, browntail moths
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Bangor Public Library are set to host a free webinar at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, featuring two pressing ecological concerns impacting local landscapes: jumping worms and browntail moths. State Horticulturist Gary Fish will outline how jumping worms have been confirmed in 13 of 16 Maine counties, how […]
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State math meet promotes academic excellence for high school students
AUGUSTA — The 45th annual Maine State Math Meet, held in the Augusta Civic Center on April 2, was the culmination of a year of academic competition. Schools are divided into four divisions based on student population. Awards are given to the top-scoring students in each high school grade level and school awards are given […]
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Maine Arts Academy recognizes top 10 students
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy has announced its top 10 graduates of 2024. These students have distinguished themselves through their remarkable academic achievements, leadership qualities, and contributions to the school community. 1. Emily Carlton 2. Haley Pottle 3. Erica Roussel 4. Allana Chase 5. Seth Sears 6. Abigail Drew 7. Xavier Ramirez 8. Jade DeWitt […]
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West Gardiner academy lists honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 7: Veronica Cuevas. Grade 8: Connor Barry and Joshua Grant. Grade 10: Gavin Inglis. Highest Honors Grade 9: Belicia Cuevas. Grade 11: Landon Morrison. Check out upcoming […]
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Arts Week, Symposium Day events set for Farmington
The University of Maine at Farmington is celebrating student research and creative projects with its annual Arts Week and Symposium Day events. In culmination of their academic year, students will be presenting the results of their semester- or year-long research or creative focus throughout the week. Arts Week events will feature a variety of art […]
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Extension 4-H Agriculture Symposium offers opportunities for teens
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is set to offer an agricultural symposium for Maine teens on Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19, at the UMaine campus in Orono. This third annual event is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14-18. Attendees will take part in experiential learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals, […]
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Scholarship fund golf tournament set for June
The Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 17th JLLF Chamber Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament. The event raises funds for four $1,000 scholarships to Spruce Mountain High School seniors furthering their education and one $1,000 scholarship to an adult education graduate, according to a news release from the Scholarship Tourney Committee. The tournament […]
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Civic groups to clean up trash in Cobbossee Watershed on Earth Day
Gardiner Main Street, Friends of Cobbossee Watershed, Kennebec Land Trust, Upstream Cobbossee and other civic groups plan to celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash in the Cobbossee Watershed. They will gather from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20. In 2023, more than 100 volunteers and a dozen nonprofits cleaned up 31 locations in […]