AUGUSTA — Grow Smart Maine asks Kennebec County residents to take advantage of an extended opportunity to participate in Maine’s Broadband survey. This is a chance to weigh in on how federal dollars will be invested. The Maine Connectivity Authority is administering the survey to help shape a generational investment in high-speed internet access. The […]
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Moscow school registering kindergarten, preschool students for fall
Moscow Elementary School, 125 Canada Road, is registering new students for kindergarten and preschool classes starting in the fall. Preschool students must be 4 years old by Oct. 15. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Oct. 15. Moscow Elementary serves students in the areas of Bingham, Moscow, Concord, and Pleasant Ridge Plantation. To […]
Hall-Dale Elementary recognized for school counseling program
HALLOWELL — Hall-Dale Elementary recently earned the Recognized ASCA Model Program designation. The RAMP designation recognizes schools committed to delivering a data-informed school counseling program in accordance with The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, according to a news release from Deirdra Hawkes, ASCA director of programs and advocacy. The school is […]
Whitefield student makes University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor’s list
FAIRBANKS, Ala. — Jeff Beyea of Whitefield has made the 2022 fall chancellor’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor’s list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans’ list. The lists […]
Waterville Senior High recognizes honor students
Waterville Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Allison Anich, Ava Bash, Brianna Bates, Cole Bazakas, Monika Begin, Teja Benbow, Britney Blow, Robyn Brochu, Rayana Clement, Adam Cullen, Christopher Dixon, Delaney Doe, Haley Dunn and Bryce Dyer. […]
Carrabec Community School lists honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec Community School has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-2023 academic year. Grades 3-5 All A’s — High honors: Brooke Atwood, Keegan Caparotta and Brevyn Mattingly. A’s & B’s — Honors: Sharana Adkins, Alice Bartno, Wendy Brewster, Dorne Brunton, Noah Caldwell, Zander Carpenter, Kolby Day, Tripp Denis, Shaine Drever, […]
Augusta tech student from Readfield named student of year
Capital Area Technical Center has named London Putnam its 2023 student of the year. She resides in Readfield and is the daughter of Phil and Katie Putnam. Putnam has attended the Culinary Arts program for two years. She has earned her ServSafe Certification. Last year, she won the gold medal in the Maine’s SkillsUSA Restaurant […]
Workshop on raising pork set for Skowhegan April 26
SKOWHEGAN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a workshop on raising swine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. The gathering will be held at the Somerset County Extension office, 7 County Drive. Colt Knight, associate Extension professor and state livestock specialist, will present Swine 101, a two-hour primer on […]
Augusta warming center to hold Stuff the Tent event April 22
The Augusta Emergency Overnight Warming Center has to close for the season on Sunday, April 30. The advisory council plans to hold a Stuff the Tent event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at South Parish Congregational Church at 9 Church St. The event can help guests get what they need to […]
Winthrop library to host theater group April 26
WINTHROP — The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater is set to perform at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at the Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. The group will perform short acts about the challenges that older Mainers encounter as they live and age in their communities. This is a free interactive performance, and each […]