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Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
More than 60 Cubs and Scouts, some from as far away as Buxton, West Paris and Bath, rolled into Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen Nov. 12 for the second annual Lego Pinewood Derby. Isa Russell of Lewiston Troop 2019 won Best in Show with her Phoenix Lego Derby Car. She is a Life Scout from Randolph and […]
Scout leaders attend outdoor training in Belgrade
BELGRADE — Scout Leaders completed training courses during the weekend of Oct. 22 at Camp Bomazeen. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills were the two courses offered. BALOO provides basic instruction for any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack […]
St. Dominic Academy, Lewiston campus, names honor students
Saint Dominic Academy — Lewiston campus, recently announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll. High honors: Grade 3: Addilyn Caskinette, Emmalyn Little-Fish, Dania Gikundiro, Thomas Langan, Tanner Miller and Kennedy Toussaint. Grade 4: Joseph Bouffard, Chris Havyarimana, Madelynn Hinkley, Meadow Kutasi, Jillianna Mason, John Porter, James Pushee, Olena Stevenson and Gracelynne […]
Waterville-area film center director named emerging leader of year
WATERVILLE — Mike Perreault, executive director of the Maine Film Center, was recently presented the Central Maine Growth Council and KV Connect 2022 Emerging Leader of the Year award. The award was presented Nov. 10 at the council’s annual meeting celebration, sponsored by Central Maine Motors, Kennebec Savings Bank, MaineGeneral Health, and Huhtamaki, according to […]
Sidney teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Owen Riddle, 14, of Sidney, received Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank, after earning more than 70 merit badges and completing a project for the Messalonskee Middle School where he attends school. Family and friends from as far away as Pennsylvania gathered at the Augusta Elks Lodge Nov. 12 to witness the auspice ceremony. […]
Carrabec Community School names honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec Community School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grades 6-8 All As — High honors: Bradley Allen, Chandler Atwood, Madyson Buker, Ashlyn Courtney, Katelyn DeLeonardis, Kaitlin Dellarma, David Dixon and Lydia Dixon. Also, Alexandria McDonough, Leeyah Nelson, Hunter Pouliot, […]
AARP Maine recognizes Palermo man for volunteerism
Paul Armstrong of Palermo, the current AARP Maine advocacy volunteer lead, is the winner of the the Steadfast Advocate Award, which celebrates an individual volunteer’s efforts to support the AARP Maine mission. Armstrong, a member of the AARP Network of Age-friendly States and Communities, was recognized for continually demonstrating his steadfast commitment to the betterment […]
Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 visits fire station
The Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 got the opportunity to explore the Winslow Fire Station and learn about firefighters with Firefighter Lt. Adam Burgess and Firefighter Shawn Stetson on Nov. 5. The Cub Scouts are working on their Council Of Fire unit learning about their community and the important rolls in it, according to a […]
Winslow High School lists honor roll students
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Alonna Carerros, Gavin Chambers, Alex Crews, Anna Day, Michaela Demers, Tyler Dow, Dayton Dutil, Tianna Eames, Isabella Fleury, Morgan Fortin, Kylee Hernandez, Lindsey Jason, Emma Michaud, Alayna Morneault, Lukas Stabbins, Alexis […]