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Oakland student earns Messalonskee High’s MPA award
OAKLAND — Gabriella Smart, daughter of Tim and Kerry Smart of Oakland and a senior at Messalonskee High School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Throughout her four years at Messalonskee […]
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Winslow Public Schools eye return to in-person learning 5 days a week this fall
Superintendent Peter Thiboutout wrote a letter to the community Wednesday outlining the district’s intention to drop its hybrid model for the next school year, regardless of whether the state alters its physical distancing guidelines for schools.
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Funding outside organizations triggers debate on Waterville’s budget priorities
Some councilors on Tuesday questioned whether the city should commit to funding certain organizations in the proposed budget, while others said the city has the money to do so.
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State’s probe of ‘forever chemicals’ in Fairfield water wells expands to neighboring areas
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has included areas in Benton and Unity Township as it continues to test residential wells for PFAS contamination.
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Liz Soares: Personal discovery through pandemic cleaning
There was a reason for my newfound minimalism, writes Liz Soares — uncertainty.
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China’s Praul awarded Eagle Scout rank
Troop 479 in China honored its newest Eagle Scout, Hunter Praul, at the China Baptist Church April 18. Praul was presented Scouting’s highest honor by his parents, Erika and Darryl Praul of China, and in turn presented them with Eagle Scout Mother and Father Pins. “Hunter is an amazing young man,” said Troop 479 Scoutmaster […]
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Lawrence High recognizes honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Kaylee Arno, Benjamin Bickford, Anna Blomerth, Alyssa Bourque, Ryan Bourque, Zachary Delile, James Eaton, Tyler Harris, Lauren Hume, Kristian Larouche and Olivia Luce. Also, Cassidy McLeod, Joshua Medeiros, […]
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Lockwood housing plan in Waterville gets boost after council takes first vote on tax districts
As part of the housing plan, 65 units will be developed in the former Marden’s Industrial building on Water Street in Waterville.
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Oakland residents approve $5.9 million municipal budget at annual Town Meeting
The meeting was held at Messalonskee High School’s Performing Arts Center.