In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Girl Scouts of Maine in South Portland recognized Charlena LaVallee from Gray, Mikaela Spooner from New Sweden, Ayla Clark from Biddeford, and Kimberley Spears from Sidney. They identified the root cause of pressing issues in their communities, created sustainable solutions, and took action to earn the Gold […]
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Maine Music Society welcomes back former board member
Diane Marquis has returned to the Maine Music Society Board of Directors. In 2015 she retired from St. Mary’s Health System, for whom she was the executive director of philanthropy, overseeing all fundraising and capital campaigns. She has served on the boards of a variety of organizations: Androscoggin Head Start, Central Maine Community College Educational […]
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Anson resident receives Boston Post Cane
Janet Faye Hilton Fletcher, 97, was honored at her Anson home Oct. 12 as the oldest resident of the town. The Anson Historical Society presented her with the ceremonial Boston Post Cane. Present were President Sharon Mellows, Vice President Charlotte Withee, Chair Ralph Withee and Anson Administrator Tammy Murray, according to a news release from […]
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Manchester club, members receive Spirit of America awards
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2021-22 Manchester Spirit of America Foundation Awards event. The club received the ongoing project award for its many drive-through suppers, and its support of many veteran, community, and senior needs through fundraising and volunteering, according to a news release from Diana Worthing of Manchester. Margaret Harrington received the […]
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Durham man graduates from technical education center
Nicholas McKechnie of Durham has completed an oil technician training class and graduated from the Maine Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) Technical Education Center’s full-semester HVAC Program in Brunswick. McKechnie, a member of the Skowhegan Area High School class of 2008, has resided in Durham for seven years. He has accepted a job with Mechanical Services […]
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Wilton woman named Miss World Ambassador 2022
A panel of judges chose Maine native Valerianne Hinkley as the 2022 (Division) World Ambassador on July 30. The crowning took place at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. The national pageant was livestreamed to thousands of viewers from around the world. Hinkley, 20, of Wilton, is a junior at the University of Maine […]
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Waterville senior named 2023 commended student
Andrew J. Turlo, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, has been named a commended student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to Turlo, according to a news release from Principal Brian Laramee. Turlo is […]
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Skowhegan teen earns Eagle Scout honors
Skowhegan has one new Eagle Scout, Connor Files received Scouting’s highest rank during a ceremony at the Skowhegan Federated Church on Sept. 25. “My Eagle Scout project included mapping trails in the Coburn Woods and installing an informational kiosk for the Somerset Woods Trustees,” Files said a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman […]
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Maine Elks raise funds for children’s cancer program
The second annual Maine Children’s Cancer Program/FORKS weekend, which ran Aug. 25-28, raised more than $45,500 for MCCP. More than 200 Elks participated, representing 17 lodges, according to a news release from Lina Michaud of Augusta Lodge No. 964. Last year, organizers Mike and Lina Michaud, past exalted rulers of the lodge, came up with […]
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Augusta, Buckfield warrant officers retire with 49 years’ combined service
The Maine Army National Guard celebrated Chief Warrant Officer 3 Steven F. Eastman of Augusta, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Travis E. Coffman of Buckfield during a retirement ceremony on Sept. 11 for their dedication and time in service. Eastman enlisted as a light-wheel vehicle mechanic from 2001 to 2004 in the active Army, which […]