Alexa Allen of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, is receiving the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Ted Finn. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Monmouth Academy, Alexa has distinguished herself […]
2022 MPA Award
Skowhegan High senior receives Principal’s Award
Jaycie Christopher of Skowhegan, a senior at Skowhegan Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 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. Christopher has been involved in golf, basketball and softball each of her four years. […]
Winthrop student receives Maine Principal’s Award
Andrew Foster, son of Brian and Lori Foster of Winthrop, was recognized at the February Town Meeting by Principal Mark Campbell as the 2022 Maine Principal’s Award winner from Winthrop High School. Foster, a senior member of the Student Leadership Team, is recognized for his leadership, character, citizenship and scholarship, according to a news release […]
Jay student named Spruce Mountain High’s MPA Award winner
Courtney Hogan of Jay, a senior at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, has been selected to receive the 2022 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, according to a news release from the school. “Courtney Hogan has distinguished […]
North Anson student receives Carrabec’s MPA Award
Brooke Welch, daughter of Dereck and Aaron Welch of North Anson and a senior at Carrabec High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, citizenship and leadership, according to a news release from […]
Broader testing for ‘forever chemicals’ to intensify in the new year
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Douglas Rooks: Unvaccinated Mainers need help, not contempt
The reopening of vaccine clinics, such as the ones at the Augusta Armory, are helpful, but more is needed.
Our View: Only response to drug crisis is to save as many lives as possible
The approach to addiction that backgrounds or sidelines harm reduction in favor of punishment and stigma is not working.
Football: Messalonskee snaps 22-game losing streak with win over Edward Little
Eagles’ losing skid dated to 2017, but they got best of Red Eddies on Friday night.
Our View: Some wisdom for an angry country: Don’t be ‘that guy’
We can’t use every perceived slight and inconvenience as an excuse to lash out.