Erskine Academy in South China has announced its class of 2022 top 10 seniors, listed by academic standing. Valedictorian is Mackenzie Roderick, daughter of Melissa Vail of Augusta and Mike Roderick of China. Throughout her four years at Erskine, she participated in such activities as Student Council, National Honor Society, the EA Leadership Team, Math […]
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Traveling memorial honoring service members visits Augusta
The GoldStars Tribute Wall, a traveling memorial to honor service members who have fallen while serving in the United States military since the beginning of the Gulf War — Iraq and Afghanistan, was in Augusta on May 29 and 30 at the Augusta Elks Lodge on 397 Civic Center Drive. This memorial project will continue […]
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Augusta group to host fundraiser showing of Martha Ballard film
AUGUSTA — The Mayor’s Committee for Martha Ballard, a city group planning a memorial celebrating the famed early American midwife and diarist, is planning a June 15 presentation of the 1997 documentary film “A Midwife’s Tale.” The 89-minute movie, which first appeared on PBS in 1998 as part of the American Experience film series, is […]
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Ag department to allow producers to request voluntary contract termination
Additional flexibilities have been announced to help address threats to global food security.
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Winthrop resident, Kents Hill School senior earns $5K scholarship
Jackson Melendy of Winthrop, a senior at Kents Hill School in Readfield, was awarded a Mainely Character Scholarship for $5,000. These are awarded annually to Maine high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary concern for others, responsibility, integrity and courage. Jackson was selected from 375 scholarship applicants statewide; his scholarship is sponsored by Market Decisions in […]
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South China student makes Clarkson University dean’s list
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Jasmine Marie Daly of South China, a sophomore majoring in political science, was named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Clarkson University. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Waterville music students participate in all-state festival
Eight students from Waterville Public Schools participated May 18-21 in the All-State Music Festival at the University of Maine, Orono. Keya Amundsen, Hazel Dow, AnnMarie Limberger, Sophia Scheck, and George Taylor performed with the orchestra, Beatrice Beale-Tate and Karin Zimba performed with the band, and Alexa DeWitt sang in the chorus. The festival brings together […]
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Wild blueberry field days meeting set for June 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry field days meeting is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Road in Hope. The Midcoast IPM field meeting will focus on pest and crop management and large-scale mulching. UMaine Extension wild blueberry specialist and University of Maine assistant professor […]
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Three candidates contend for state Senate District 16 Republican nomination
Appearing on the primary ballot Tuesday, June 14, will be Mark Andre, Kevin Kitchin and Mike Perkins, who are looking to represent a district that encompasses the greater Waterville region.
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Kennebec educators association to hold potluck luncheon, auction
The Kennebec Retired Educators Association plans to meet at 11 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Browne residence, 793 Webber Road, Vassalboro. This annual potluck luncheon and auction benefits a scholarship fund. Members are asked to bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share, and to bring items to be sold in the auction. For […]