The Whitefield Lions Club has announced the three winners of this year’s Legacy Scholarship. Sydni Plummer of Windsor, Abbygail Blair of Whitefield and Chiara Mahoney of Whitefield were chosen because of their academic achievement, perseverance, leadership, community service, and career goals. Each student will receive $1,000 towards furthering their education.
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3 retired Clinton teachers celebrated
Three teachers from School Administrative District 49’s Clinton Elementary School have retired and were given a parade through the town Monday, June 14. Honorees included Ann Bates for 35 years, Ronda Weeks for 35 years, and Diane Engler for 47 years. Former teaching friends and family followed the Clinton police car through town. […]
Oakland student earns Bucknell University degree
LEWISBURG, Pa. — Owen Concaugh of Oakland graduated May 23 from Bucknell University. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics during the commencement ceremony.
Farmington hospital announces COVID-19 testing site changes
The adjusted schedule reflects progress in getting people vaccinated, reducing the spread of the virus, and getting back to normal.
Society offers info for Maine geologic site visits
The Geological Society of Maine annually organizes field trips over a summer weekend that are usually attended by 50 or more people. Locations have included Mt. Desert Island, the western mountains in Bethel, Aroostook County, and southern coastal Maine. Because of the coronavirus, a group field trip was not possible for this summer, so a […]
UMaine to unveil plaque honoring WWII vets
ORONO — A plaque honoring World War II veterans is to be unveiled at the University of Maine at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 1, in an outdoor ceremony at the site of UMaine’s World War II Memorial Garden. The plaque is to enhance the existing Memorial Garden, which recognizes the “Greatest Generation,” and all those […]
Grace Christian announces honor roll students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 11 — High honors: Victoria Inglis. Grade 8 — Highest honors: Landon Morison. Grade 7 — Highest honors: Annabelle Cassie. High honors: Rylee Cassie. Grade 6 — Honors: Anabelle Barry, Bella Cuevas and Caleb Juarez.
4 Capital Area Tech Center students given $500 Toolships
AUGUSTA — Town Fair Tire Foundation recently gave four $500 Toolships to students completing career and technical programs at Capital Area Technical Center and heading straight into the workforce. The toolship money may be used by the student for tools, equipment, uniform; any items that a student will need to get started in his/her career. […]
Donations sought for East Madison association’s event
The East Madison Historical Association welcomes donations for its annual yard and bake sale planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27, at 1108 East Madison Road, Madison. The funds raised will be used to continue the mission of the EMHA as it inventories the collection and creates exhibition […]
Rangeley Lakes trust to conduct boat inspections
For the 19th year, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat launches in the Rangeley Lakes region. Since its inception, inspectors have educated more than 23,000 boaters and visitors to the region on the larger bodies of water: Cupsuptic, Mooselookmeguntic, Richardson, and Rangeley Lakes since the program began. “Last season, […]