The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth & Community Center were presented with two gifts May 26 during its annual appeal event at the center. The gifts came from Greg Powell, the CEO of the Harold Alfond Foundation and foundational supporter of the AYCC, and Laurie Hawkes, longtime […]
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Oakland student makes Kutztown University dean’s list
KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Benjamin Thomas Murphy of Oakland has been named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Kutztown University. To be eligible, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.
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Perkins and Kitchin head to ranked-choice count for Senate District 16 primary
The Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that the Republican primary for Senate District 16 will go to a ranked choice count after none of the candidates got over half of the votes.
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University of Vermont recognizes local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies because of pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Hannah Minns of Wilton graduated with a Bachelor […]
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Local students earn degrees from University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Maeve Gurnis of Fryeburg graduated cum laude with […]
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Girls Scouts of Maine honors members, awards $22.5K in scholarships
Girl Scouts of Maine held its annual celebration May 7 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, where Girl Scouts and adult volunteers were honored for their significant accomplishments. Achievements celebrated include the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards, the two highest honors a Girl Scout can earn; GSME Future Leaders Scholarships, with a total of […]
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Messalonskee High School graduation focuses on gratitude, positivity
The ceremony Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center saw 155 seniors receive their diplomas and student speakers who gave thanks to those who guided them through challenging times.
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Oakland student named Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Matthew G. Parent of Oakland, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the 2022 spring semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Hepatitis A exposure warning at Oakland restaurant is second this week involving food service in central Maine
A case of acute hepatitis was identified in a worker who handled food at the Waterville Country Club’s Nineteen 16 Restaurant in Oakland between April 26 and May 17, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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Oakland’s Post 51 to sponsor Memorial Day parade
Oakland American Legion Post 51 plans to sponsor a Memorial Day parade starting at noon Monday, May 30. The line up is scheduled for 11 a.m. at William Junior High School at 55 Pleasant St., according to a news release from Post 51. Those interested in participating in the parade are asked to call 207-660-5341.