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Plymouth State University recognizes local dean’s list students
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Plymouth State University has recognized three local students who made the 2023 spring semester dean’s list. Libby McIntyre of Greene is majoring in criminal justice. Ethan Mousseau of Litchfield is majoring in meteorology. Abigail Sewall of Jefferson is majoring in nursing. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must achieve […]
Maine Connections Academy awards diplomas to students
Academy recognizes Central Maine students.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute recognizes local graduates
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local graduates received degrees on May 13 during Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th commencement exercises. Hope Hutchinson of Greene majored in biology and biotechnology and professional writing. Jacob Mills of Augusta majored in biomedical engineering. Check out upcoming area events!
Local students complete research projects at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Two local students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute completed their senior thesis as part of the university’s project-based educational experience, the Major Qualifying Project. The project is usually team-based and often focuses on very specific issues or needs of an organization that has partnered with the university to sponsor the student’s work. Hope […]
Greene student is Maine Connections Academy’s STAR student for May
SCARBOROUGH — Alexis Beaucaire of Greene has been named Maine Connections Academy’s May STAR Student of the Month. STAR students are academy scholars who are recognized for embodying the school’s values and spirit both in and out of the virtual classroom. Beaucaire, a grade 12 student, has always felt connected to veteran-related causes. She comes […]
Southern New Hampshire University names local president’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2023 winter semester president’s list. They include Minh Nguyen of Gardiner, Kristina Canedo of Skowhegan, Philip Densmore of Waterville, Heather Hall of Canaan, Carrielee Harvey of Waterville, Paige Reynolds of Richmond and David Madore of Greene. Also, Ashley Parks of Anson, Sarah Caballero of Chesterville, Josiah Kearns of Winthrop, Emily Kaplan […]
Students receive Gorman scholarships
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ten Maine community college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. The students were celebrated May 15 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L. Bean leadership. The 2023 Leon A. Gorman Scholars are: Mya Crowell (Greene), business, Central Maine […]
Leavitt Area High School removes sex-themed graphic novel from library
‘Let’s Talk About It’ covers topics likes consent, body image, safe sex and gender/sexual identity, but also shares advice on masturbation, kinks, sexting and porn.
Fire destroys building at Monmouth commercial apple operation
Official: The fire had been burning for at least two hours Saturday night before it was seen and reported by passersby. The cause is under investigation.