AUGUSTA — The adjutant general for Maine, Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, has named Brig. Gen. Blair E. Tinkham as the next assistant adjutant general for the Maine Army National Guard. “It is truly an honor and privilege to continue to serve with the soldiers and leaders of the Maine Army National Guard,” said Tinkham, […]
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Endicott College recognizes local dean’s list students
BEVERLY, Mass. — Six local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Endicott College. They include Hunter Scholz of Augusta, history major, son of Kimberly Scholz and Stephen Scholz; and Emily Clark of China, nursing major, daughter of Stacy Clark and Christopher Clark. Also, Grace Chute of Kents Hill, marketing communication/advertising major, […]
North Anson resident receives town’s Boston Post Cane
Eldon McLean, 93, was honored Feb. 9 as the oldest resident of North Anson. He was presented the ceremonial Boston Post Cane by the Anson Historical Society at the Anson Town Office. McLean’s wife Laurie was present, as well as President Sharon Mellows, Vice President Charlotte Withee, Chair Ralph Withee, Anson Administrator Tammy Murray and […]
AARP Maine to offer statewide virtual listening tour starting Feb. 20
A series of seven community conversations is offered on issues of concern to residents 50 and older and their families.
Waterville Senior High names honor roll students
Waterville Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Dakodah Aldrich, Ashe Barley, Ava Bash, Brianna Bates, Cole Bazakas, Monika Begin, Robyn Brochu, Rayana Clement, Adam Cullen and Sophia Cutter. Also, Alexa DeWitt, Christopher Dixon, Delaney Doe, Keegan […]
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Maryanne Trafton and Su Morrison placed first on Feb. 7 at the Elm City Duplicate Bridge Club. Lee Lenfest and Gabrielle Rice were second. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Clubs winners for Feb. 8 were Fred Letourneau […]
Camden club to host Zoom talk on plant secrets Feb. 21
The Camden Garden Club is scheduled to host a free Zoom presentation 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 on the topic of “Sugar, Sex & Poison: Shocking Plant Secrets Caught on Camera.” Speaker Bill Cullina will discuss how this world of pollen, poisons, pigments, pheromones, sugars and sex translates to sound organic practices from which all […]
Literacy Volunteers seek poetry contest entries by March 31
The contest is open to those living in Franklin and Somerset counties, as well as the towns of Livermore and Livermore Falls.
Madison Area Memorial High lists honor students
Madison Area Memorial High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Maci Belanger, Ashlee Clough, Cody Cook, Peyton Estes, Natalie Haley and Amzi Olson. Honors: Madison Askew, Carissa Coltrain, Abel Corson, Leila Daskoski, Dennon Easler, Gavin Landry, Isaac Ouellette, Logan Real, Iceiss Stonick, Jazmine Towle, […]
Letourneau ice fishing derby set for Feb. 19 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. This mid-winter tradition for ice fishing enthusiasts and families is celebrating its 25th anniversary year. Established by Maine outdoorsman and his wife, Gene and Lucille Letourneau, the ice fishing derby […]