Regional School Unit 18 is sponsoring a U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Meals for Kids program. The school district, which serves Oakland, China, Belgrade, Sidney and Rome, will offer free meals to children from Monday, June 27 through Friday, Aug. 12, at sites throughout the district. Meals must be consumed on site. Lunch will be […]
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Perkins wins Senate District 16 Republican nomination after ranked-choice count
State elections officials announce state Rep. Michael Perkins has defeated Kevin Kitchin 922 to 845 to win the Republican nomination for Senate district that covers greater Waterville.
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Messalonskee High lauds top 10 seniors for class of ’22
Caden P. Cote has been named valedictorian, and Chantelle N. Flores salutatorian.
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Oakland’s Camp Tracy receives gifts for renovations
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.