PITTSFIELD — Maine Central Institute has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Shuaizhi Sam Chen, Yeji Emily Choi, Yuran Choi, Anna Dospelova, Danielle Dow, Antonio Ferraro, Jodi A. Gahn, Nickolas Caden Humphrey-Stevens, Abbie Margaret Keenan, Bohyun Kim, Oliwia Korycka, Tommaso […]
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Local students make Vermont college dean’s list
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College. They are Osman Karas of Jefferson, a first-year engineering major and a graduate of Lincoln Academy in Newcastle; and Arianna Kelsey of Richmond, a sophomore computer science major and a graduate of Gardiner Area High […]
Local students make dean’s list at Rhode Island university
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Bryant University. The are Carly Warn of Winslow, class of 2025; Michael Gurney of Farmington, class of 2023; and Jonathan Christopher of Oakland, class of 2023.
Augusta Elks gift $5K to Colonial Theater project
The Augusta Elks presented a $5,000 check Feb. 1 to the Colonial Theatre project. Funds donated were raised by the Augusta Elks First Festival of Trees in December, according to a news release from the Elks. In attendance were Colonial Theatre Director Kathi Wahl, board member Richard Parkhurst, Elks Exalted Ruler Tim Rodrigue, First Lady […]
Democrats needed for state convention participation
In advance of the upcoming Maine Democratic State Convention in May, the Maine Democratic Party is inviting all state Democrats to consider running for state delegate to represent their community in the party’s internal election process. The convention is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, in Bangor. A remote attendee option creates […]
Democratic committee to hold candidate petition signing events
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to host events Saturday, Feb. 19, in Damariscotta and Boothbay to collect voter signatures for Democratic candidates running for governor, the state legislature, district attorney, sheriff, and other offices. Participants can talk with candidates, sign up to support their campaigns and join local town committees, according to a news […]
Farmington-based alliance acquires parcel of land
High Peaks Alliance recently closed on an 80-acre parcel called the Perham Stream Birding Trail in Madrid Township. The parcel, which includes half a mile of frontage on Perham Stream and views of Saddleback Mountain and Mount Abraham, is the first property held in conservation by the alliance, according to a news release from the […]
Department extends signup deadline for dairy program coverage
Producers are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible.
Camden library to offer virtual vacation camp
School-age children on vacation are invited to join Camden Library’s children’s librarian Amy Hand online for Virtual Vacation Camp activities, scheduled to run three days at 3 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 23-25. Participants can enjoy stories, craft activities and a scavenger hunt. Younger siblings are welcome to join in. Sign up to participate by […]
Several families displaced following fire at Waterville apartment building
No one was hurt Tuesday in the fire that was mostly contained to two of the seven apartments in the building.