Cody Chretien of Plymouth, a senior at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Mary Nadeau. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Nadeau commented, “Cody has been a […]
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Two people taken to hospital following Vassalboro crash
The wreck occurred Thursday morning on Riverside Drive when an SUV approaching Riverside failed to yield to a car, colliding with it.
Two injured in two-vehicle wreck in Sidney, sheriff’s office says
The collision occurred last week on the Middle Road when a pickup truck tried to pass two other vehicles and then struck one of them as it made a left turn, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said.
Tourism council awards funds to Lake George Regional Park
Kennebec Valley Tourism Council has awarded $2,500 in sponsorship support funds to Lake George Regional Park for the 2022 Maine’s Garlic Festival. This funding will assist in the growth of tourism in Maine’s Kennebec Valley and produce a positive economic impact on the region, according to a news release from the Waterville-based council. Lake George […]
Fairfield student receives Ezhaya scholarship
Mikala Ferland of Fairfield has won the 2022 Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship, according to a news release from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Ferland is one of the top students in her class at Lawrence High School in Fairfield. She also completed a Health Science Certificate at Kennebec Valley Community College while still a […]
China student makes Belmont University dean’s list
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lydia Gilman of China made the 2022 spring dean’s list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5, with no grade below a C.
Skowhegan hosts Memorial Day parade, honors war dead at services
Hundreds of people of all ages line Madison Avenue and Water Street under sunny skies Monday to watch the Memorial Day parade, ending with services at Veterans Memorial Park.
Drowning victim seen as talented man dogged by addiction, mental illness
Justin Howard, whose body was pulled May 22 from the Sebasticook River in Benton, “would give the shirt off his back to the people he cared about,” said his partner, Amanda Howard.
Winslow High School announces top 10 seniors for 2022
Winslow High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the class of 2022. They are listed in alphabetical order. Carina Chen is the daughter of Sandy and Wing Chen of Winslow. She is a member of the drama program, student senate, Seeds of Peace, the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, the tennis team, and […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes May 24 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 24 game. Joyce and Ed Rushton placed second, and Paul and Judy Jones placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. More players are welcome. For more information, call […]