SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly April 7 to recognize second trimester award recipients. Recognition awards went to Elijah Pelkey, Hannah Ratcliff, Kyle Scott, Abigail McDonough, Hailey Estes, and Jeremy Parker. Eight seniors received Senior of the Trimester Awards: Sophie Steeves, daughter of Theresa and Gerald Steeves of China; Kassidy Barrett, daughter […]
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Maine’s Outdoor Equity Fund announces inaugural grantees
Maine’s first-ever Outdoor Equity Fund is awarding $300,000 to organizations that advance outdoor access, learning, and experiences for Black and Indigenous people, and people of color. This new grant-making fund was created by the Nature Based Education Consortium (NBEC) and is implemented as a partnership between NBEC and Maine Initiatives. The Outdoor Equity Fund’s inaugural […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, May 15, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Friday, […]
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Turkey hunting workshop sessions open in Augusta, Auburn
A hands-on introduction to turkey hunting workshops are planned at various locations. With spring wild turkey hunting season just around the corner, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is offering two levels of instruction: Session I will cover: Turkey habits and habitats; turkey hunting tactics — camouflage, calling, decoys, roosting; Maine turkey hunting laws […]
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Poland Regional High students win Thomas Cup 2023
High school students from across the state gathered for an overnight information technology and innovation competition, the Thomas Cup, the weekend of March 31-April 1 at Thomas College in Waterville. The winners of this year’s event were “The Fellas,” composed of Parker Demelia, Samuel Tjalsma, Ben Cushman, Joseph Elliott and Isaac Young from Poland Regional […]
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Potluck fundraiser for Syria, Turkey set for April 23 in Augusta
Proceeds benefit Earthquake Relief in Syria and Turkey.
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Fayette school taking pre-K, kindergarten registrations
Parents who plan to enroll their children in kindergarten or pre-kindergarten at Fayette Central School for the 2023-24 school year need to register them by contacting the school. New students are scheduled to be screened on Tuesday and Thursday, May 16 and 18. To be eligible to start school this fall, a child must be […]
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St. Michael School posts 2nd trimester honor roll
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School’s second trimester honor roll for the 2022-23 school year is as follows. Fifth grade — High Honors: Prisha Arun, Lillianna Cusick, Tristan Morton, Charlotte Murray and Molly Steward. Honors: Natalie Bolduc, Dominic Ouellette and Sarah Trask-McLaughlin. Sixth grade — High Honors: Keegan Clark, Kennedy Dube, Emma Jean, Addison Macmaster and Mark Sylvester. […]
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Leeds Historical Society to start spring walks April 22
The Leeds Historical Society plans to offer spring walks, a chance to explore some locations of historical note in Leeds on a weekend. Join society members as they walk and talk about the following places, according to a news release from Pam Bell with the society. • 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, West Leeds Schoolhouse, […]
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Earth Day Cleanup planned in Farmington
The 10th annual Farmington Earth Day Cleanup is set for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Pierce House, 204 Main St. Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate in the rain or shine event. Bags and gloves will be provided. The baby goats will be back this year so everyone can have some […]