WESTON, Mass. — Paige Castonguay of Benton graduated with a Master of Science in speech language pathology from Regis College during the May 6 commencement exercises. Castonguay was among more than 1,300 students who received degrees ranging from associate to doctoral levels. Check out upcoming area events!
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New Portland student graduates from State University of New York
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Antonio Rodriguez of New Portland graduated May 20 from The State University of New York at Potsdam with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Check out other upcoming area events!
China teen receives Eagle Scout medal
China’s Isaac Audette, 14, received his Eagle Scout medal during a ceremony at China’s Central Lodge No. 45 Masonic Hall on May 20. In 2022, 35,533 young men and women earned the Eagle Scout rank, joining more than 2.7 million Americans before them. Less than 6% of all youth who enter Scouting attain the rank […]
Thomas College receives $20K grant from higher education board
WATERVILLE — In an effort to bring awareness of cost savings for students through open educational resources, the New England Board of Higher Education has selected Thomas College to receive an Open Education Course Marking Grant. This new 15-month initiative will support institutions in the expansion of student awareness and use of no-cost learning materials. […]
Pittston Cub Scout receives Supernova Award
GARDINER — Cub Scout Pack 672 held its annual Blue and Gold awards night May 21 at Christ Episcopal Church. Many awards were earned by the Cub Scouts. Drew Hill, a Webelos Cub Scout from Pittston, received the Charles H. Townes Supernova Award for his efforts in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and […]
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville May 23 were Gabrielle Rice and Jessie Gunther, with Dick Quinlan and Wilma Pouliott a close second. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. New players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie […]
Area Girl Scouts clean up Gardiner trail, create Kindness Rocks Garden
Girl Scouts Troop 673 recently cleaned up Gardiner fairy village and trail and created the Kindness Rocks Garden. A flood recently ruined the village, causing a lot of debris to litter the trail. During the height of the pandemic the girls in Troop 673 noticed people were sad, and they wanted to do something about […]
Historical association to hold Community Days at 3 museums June 3
Museums include the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, The Old Jail & Museum in Wiscasset, and the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden.
Farmington United Way chapter to host Auction with Action June 3
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s charity auction is getting a facelift. On Saturday, June 3, its bigger, better Auction for Action is scheduled be held at the Starbird Building at the Farmington Fairground, 292 High St. A portion of proceeds will benefit youth in the area through programs such as the Hope Fund, Packs […]