Brett Palmer has been named valedictorian, and Ava Goraj salutatorian.
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Upper Kennebec Valley schools name top 2 students from class of ’22
Kendra Godbout has been named valedictorian, and Emily Collins, salutatorian.
Sidney student earns degree from Assumption University
WORCESTER, Mass. — Lauren Pickett of Sidney received a bachelor’s degree May 18 during Assumption University’s 105th commencement exercises, held at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.
Local students help produce fashion design show at Lasell University
NEWTON, Mass. — Two local students took part in RUNWAY 2022: Reimagined shows, held on May 6 and 7 at Lasell University. The shows featured original design work from more than 70 students and a production team of more than 150 behind-the-scenes student leaders. The students included Denali Norris of Winslow, who was a RUNWAY […]
Maine adult ed launches high school test completion campaign
The Maine Department of Education’s Office of Adult Education has launched a campaign to encourage adult learners to complete the HiSET, Maine’s high school equivalency test. Those who complete the HiSET are eligible for two years of free community college in Maine, according to a news release from the education office. As part of the […]
Waterford’s road race, fitness walk, fun run set for Oct. 9
The 23rd annual Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and One Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9, on the Waterford Common at 37 ME-35, across from Keoka Lake. The 1-mile fun run for ages 12 and younger will start at 11:30 a.m. and is free for all children. The 5K […]
Waterville residential care facility seeks volunteer board members
Sunset Home of Waterville, governed by a board of directors, seeks individuals who have an interest in serving in the areas of residential care, building maintenance, financial expertise, and interactive skills. The nonprofit residential care facility is dedicated to providing high quality assisted living services for older women in a safe, comfortable and dignified home-like […]
Rescheduled to June 10: Camden library to host S.E.A. FAIR in Amphitheatre
Camden Public Library plans to host S.E.A. FAIR in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 3. The event is presented by the Stewardship Education Alliance (S.E.A.) and sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, according to a news release from the library. S.E.A. FAIR is an […]
Astronomy center to host summer camp for youth
ORONO — The Versant Power Astronomy Center plans to host a free summer camp for ages 10 to 14 through What-If Hypothetical Implementations in Minecraft. The National Science Foundation-funded research project and interdisciplinary collaboration is dedicated to attracting young people to science through cutting-edge and impactful informal learning, according to a news release from the […]
Ag department accepting applications to cover costs of organic producers
Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program and Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The programs help producers and handlers cover the cost of organic certification, along with other related […]