BRISTOL, R.I. — Two local students, Meghan Smith of Manchester and Emery Feagin of Readfield, have been named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Roger Williams University. Full-time students, who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher, are placed on the dean’s list that semester. […]
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Roger Williams University recognizes local graduates
BRISTOL, R..I. — Two local students received their degrees in May as part of the class of 2022 at Roger Williams University. Emma Feagin of Readfield graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in dance. Meghan Smith of Manchester graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture. Check […]
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Local University of Rhode Island students make dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — Six local students have been named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They are Eljas Bergdahl of Manchester, Oliver Blanchard of Pittston, Gabrielle Blanco of Winthrop, Taylor Easler of Belgrade, Morgan Morrow of Readfield and Paige Rice of Mount Vernon. To be included on the dean’s […]
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Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors for class of ’22
Erskine Academy in South China has announced its class of 2022 top 10 seniors, listed by academic standing. Valedictorian is Mackenzie Roderick, daughter of Melissa Vail of Augusta and Mike Roderick of China. Throughout her four years at Erskine, she participated in such activities as Student Council, National Honor Society, the EA Leadership Team, Math […]
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Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years
A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Browntail moths returning in Maine, but scientists are working to limit their spread
Although there are reasons for optimism, experts say Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
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Maranacook Community High lists top 10 students for class of ’22
Anna Erb has been named valedictorian, and Sara St. Clair salutatorian.
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With new properties in Manchester and Vassalboro, Kennebec Land Trust now has 7,500 acres of conserved land
The 132-acre area in Manchester and 36-acre addition to the Vassalboro Wildlife Habitat to include trails for hiking, cross country skiing and other low-impact recreational activities.
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Readfield-area school budget will increase by 5%, but taxpayers could spend up to 7% more than last year
The school district worked over three months to cut the budget down from a proposed 10% increase to lessen the impact on taxpayers.
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Augusta society to host lecture about Ku Klux Klan in Maine
The Kennebec Historical Society plans this week to present “Maine Burning: The Ku Klux Klan Invasion” by Mark Alan Leslie. The talk is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester. Ninety-nine years ago, about 15,000 people from throughout Maine gathered for the Ku Klux Klan’s […]