Chelsea, China and Oakland area schools planned to lift the mandatory masking mandate when school resumed after February break.
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Scouts participate in ice fishing weekend
When the state announced that Feb. 19 and 20 would be a free fishing weekend, area Scouts donned their winter gear, grabbed their fishing equipment and took to the ice — some even winning area ice fishing competitions, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. […]
Oakland student makes NJ university dean’s list
CALDWELL, N.J. — Brooke Martin of Oakland has been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Caldwell University. In order to achieve this honor, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete at least 12 credits during the semester.
Warmer, rainier winters limit riding season for Maine snowmobiling clubs
The snowmobiling season began about six weeks late this winter, and weather conditions have made it difficult to maintain the state’s 14,000 miles of riding trails.
Local students make Rhode Island university dean’s list
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Bryant University. The are Michael Gurney of Farmington and Jonathan Christopher of Oakland, both of the class of 2023.
Local students make dean’s list at Rhode Island university
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Bryant University. The are Carly Warn of Winslow, class of 2025; Michael Gurney of Farmington, class of 2023; and Jonathan Christopher of Oakland, class of 2023.
Messalonskee High School recognizes honor students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Andi Anderson, Kendall Arbour, Owen Axelson, Cooper Barrett, Simon Bessey, Haven Birch, Martina Bizier, Cole Brazz, Rebekah Bucknam, Francesca Caccamo, Nathaniel Castner, Journey Charles, Colby Corson, […]
Messalonskee High holds swim team senior night
Oakland’s Messalonskee High School swim team celebrated its seniors of 2022 during a meet Jan. 28 against Mt. Ararat High School of Topsham. The meet was held at the Alfond Youth & Community Center pool in Waterville. The seniors were introduced and celebrated for their many years of participation, led by coach Carrie Thurston. The […]
Local students named presidential scholars at NY university
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Two local students have been named presidential scholars for the 2021 fall semester at Clarkson University. They are Matthew G. Parent of Oakland, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, and Elspeth Irene Taylor of Pittsfield, a senior majoring in biomolecular science. Presidential scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry […]
NY college names local students to dean’s list
CLINTON, N.Y. — Two local students were named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Hamilton College. The are Mackenzie Burton of Oakland, a senior majoring in psychology, who is a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland; and Charles Haberstock of Waterville, a first-year student, and a graduate of Waterville Senior High School. […]