Readfield Elementary School Play Group, for toddlers and preschoolers in the community, plans to begin again in January. The group will resume at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, in the breakfast cafeteria of the 84 South Road school. The group offers children and caregivers a time to talk and play, according to a news release […]
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Bureau seeks online applications for visiting artist program
The Bureau of Parks and Lands Allagash Wilderness Waterway is continuing its Visiting Artist Program. The program’s goal is to immerse a visual artist in the AWW wilderness to interpret and share their experience through their art. The selected artist will receive: • Rustic cabin lodging on the Waterway for two weeks during August; • […]
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Unity association seeks food vendors for 2023 fair
The deadline to apply is Saturday, Dec. 31.
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Madison student makes Berry College dean’s list
ROME, Ga. — Brianna Paine of Madison was named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Berry College. The dean’s list honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Check out other upcoming […]
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Jackman school assembly recognizes essay winners
JACKMAN — Jaxson Desjardins, seventh grade, and Peyton Chaisson, 11th grade, were recognized at a recent lunch assembly at Forest Hills School during this past month. Students in grades six to 12 were invited to participate in an essay writing contest. For the Patriot’s Pen contest (grades 6-8), this year’s theme was “My Pledge To […]
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Mid-Maine chamber names board changes, directors of year
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce welcomed five new board members for 2023 at a recent luncheon meeting. New board members include Jordan Rowan, general manager of Lockwood Hotel; Kristian Suttie, health and safety compliance for Central Maine Power; Gary Poulin, marketing consultant for Mix Maine Media; Molly Woodward, relationship manager for Bangor Savings Bank, […]
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Erskine Academy names National Merit Scholarship student
Erskine Academy recently announced that Malachi Lowery, son of Holly Hilton of Vassalboro, has been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Lowery is among approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Lowery will not continue in the 2023 competition for National Merit […]
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Augusta tech center names December professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently announced its December professionals of the month. Derek Harding of Augusta is a senior at Cony High School enrolled in the Automotive Technology program for the second year. He has enjoyed the hands on shop work. He feels he has learned how the systems in cars work, which […]
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Maine Connections Academy names Pittston teen STAR student of month
SCARBOROUGH — Maine Connections Academy has selected Gracie Laverdiere, a ninth-grade student from Pittston, as its December STAR student of the month. The STAR Student recognition is awarded to a Maine Connections Academy scholar who represents the school’s values and spirit. Laverdiere is no stranger to traveling. She frequently spends days at a time on […]
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Franklin Savings Bank, employees support local school food assistance programs
Franklin Savings Bank employees come together multiple times a year to celebrate achievements as well creatively give back to our communities. In the past, employees have looked at ways to tackle food insecurity. Employees chose to give back to local school districts by providing food and funds for programs that assist students and their families […]