BELGRADE — Russell Cahn of Augusta received the highest award a local scouting district can bestow upon a scouting volunteer on Sept, 25, when he was presented the District Award of Merit during the annual District Scouters’ Recognition Dinner held at Camp Bomazeen. Cahn serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 631 at St. Augustine Church, but […]
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Educators association awards scholarships to 2 local students
Each year the Kennebec Retired Educators Association awards a $750 scholarship to a Kennebec County high school senior who is planning on attending a four-year college with a major in education. Recipients must have attained a high academic standing and contributed to their school or community. This year two scholarships were awarded, one to Zoey […]
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Winthrop officials discuss possible uses for $600,000 in American Rescue Plan funds
The American Rescue Plan Act requires that all towns obligate this money no later than Dec. 31, 2024, and that it is spent by Dec. 31, 2026.
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Richmond hosts public hearing for RSU 2 withdrawal
No questions were submitted in advance and no members of the public turned up for the short hearing that marked the next step in Richmond’s second attempt to leave Regional School District 2.
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ShineOnCass Foundation holds girls youth soccer mentoring day
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School’s girls soccer team held its sixth annual ShineOn Saturday Sept. 18 at the school, honoring former Messalonskee soccer player Cassidy Charette by hosting a mentoring day. Girls, in grade pre-K to 5, attended the event, organized each year by the Messalonskee Girls Soccer teams and the ShineOnCass Foundation. Charette was […]
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Waterville cinema to host film series through Nov. 1
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center is launching a film series, “(some of) The Best of Wes (so far),” featuring films directed by Wes Anderson, in anticipation of his upcoming feature release, “The French Dispatch.” The screenings are scheduled take place at 7 p.m. every Monday through Nov. 1 at 17 Railroad Square. Tickets are […]
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Hallowell-area school district outlines plan to spend American Rescue funds
Regional School Unit 2 officials have plans to spend the $3 million it will receive through the American Rescue Plan on a host of upgrades.
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Erskine Academy student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
SOUTH CHINA — Aidan Larrabee, son of Carrie and Jeremy Larrabee of China, has been named a semifinalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Larrabee, a student at Erskine Academy, has an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next […]
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Waterville student commended by National Merit Scholarship Program
Senior Keya S. Amundsen has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Amundsen, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, is the daughter of Minakshi and Ole Amundsen. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to Amundsen. Throughout […]
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National Merit Scholarship Program commends Erskine student
SOUTH CHINA — Sarah Praul, daughter of Erika and Darryl Praul of China, has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Praul, a student at Erskine Academy, is among approximately 34,000 commended students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Praul will not continue […]