Twenty-eight students from Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta competed March 18 in the State SkillsUSA competitions in Bangor. A virtual award ceremony was held March 30. Participating schools included Cony High, Gardiner Area High, Maranacook Community High, Monmouth Academy and Winthrop High, according to a news release from the center. The following medals were […]
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Pittsfield student receives MCI Principal’s Award
PITTSFIELD — Leah Dechaine of Pittsfield, a senior at Maine Central Institute, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Head of School Winn Price. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. In addition to her many […]
Maine Central Institute names top 10 students for class of ’22
Yuran Choi is class valedictorian, and Hyeonjee “Elena” Rho is class salutatorian.
Jackman student makes York County Community College honors list
WELLS — Summer Pacheco of Jackman has been named to the 2021 spring semester full-time dean’s list at York County Community College. Dean’s list recipients earned a 3.5 GPA for full-time study.
Skowhegan arts council awards 3 youth scholarships
SKOWHEGAN — Wesserunsett Arts Council recently presented $1,500 to three Skowhegan school students for its first Youth Scholarship. The idea for this scholarship originated from WXNZ HooSkow Radio’s volunteer DJ, Earl Boyd. After interviewing several youth artists for his Guest Room program, he was amazed at the talent blossoming in Somerset County. He wanted to […]
COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for April 27 in Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the University of Maine at Farmington, 274 Front Street in Farmington. Individuals ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a […]
New bulletin covers growing wild blueberries in home gardens
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new resource for home gardeners who want to establish or maintain wild blueberries on their property. “Growing Wild Blueberries in the Home Garden” includes considerations for soil type, how to transplant blueberry sod, mulching and water needs, encouraging pollinators, and mowing and weed management. Additional […]
Camden library talk covers Maine’s economic connections to slavery
The Camden Public Library plans to host Luke Gates-Milardo, education and community engagement specialist at Maine Maritime Museum, for an online presentation of “Maine’s Economic Connections to Slavery.” This talk, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, is the final program in the library’s “Maritime Month” series, according to a news release from the library. […]
Ag department offers loans for underserved groups, beginning farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Maine Farm Service Agency offers specially-targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers, according to a news release from the Bangor-based agency. “Farming and ranching is a capital intensive business and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their […]
Spectrum Generations to host chamber’s business event
Augusta’s Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by Spectrum Generations from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road Hallowell. The free event is open to chamber members and invited guests. Spectrum Generations started after Congress passed its first […]