A bridge dedication in honor of Alton “Mac” McCormick was held Sept. 11 in Unity. McCormick, a firefighter formerly of Unity, drowned Sept. 11, 1954, during Hurricane Edna trying to save the Brockway family from Albion. The family was stranded on top of their car, which had been swept by the rising waters of Sandy […]
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Augusta volunteer coach recognized at Fenway Park
Mike Karagiannes of Augusta is a recipient of the Red Sox Foundation’s 2022 Mike Egan Volunteer of the Year Award. This annual award is given to six coaches and administrators, one from each state in New England, who volunteer their time in their local leagues to provide a better youth baseball and softball experience, according […]
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Whitefield student makes University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor’s list
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Jeff Beyea of Whitefield recently was named to the 2022 spring chancellor’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor’s list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Baylor University
WACO, Texas — Bryanna Lee Fox of Winthrop graduated Aug. 13 from Baylor University with a Master of Social Work degree from the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Area Scout leaders complete youth protection training
Nine Scouting leaders completed youth protection training Sept. 19 at the American Legion Post on Eastern Avenue in Augusta. As stated in the Boy Scout Handbook, “Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is Scouting’s No. 1 concern.” Child abusers are out […]
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Waterville student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Karin K. Zimba, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, has been named a semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to a news release from Dr. Brian M. Laramee, principal, and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Zimba is the daughter of Travis and Yasameen Zimba of Waterville. Throughout the nation about 16,000 […]
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Scout troops attend Leave No Trace Trainer course in Rhode Island
Representatives from Scouting Troops in Camden, Saco and Pittsfield attended a Leave No Trace Trainer course Sept. 10-11 in Rockville, Rhode Island. “Matthew, Heidi, Ryan and I went to Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island to take part in Scouting’s Leave No Trace Trainer course so we can bring the valuable training course to our local […]
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Waterville Senior High School students receive awards
Seven Waterville Senior High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These national recognition programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the […]
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Local students earn awards from Western Governors University
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Four local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Abigayle LaVerdiere of Fairfield earned one at the university’s Teachers College. Danielle Donohue of Norridgewock earned one at the university’s College of Health Professions. Melissa Slininger of Sidney earned one at the university’s College of Business. Veronica Grady […]
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Simmons University names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Six local students were named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. They are: Kaili Shorey of Vassalboro; Abigail Bloom and Amanda Farrington, both of Waterville; Maddie Beckwith of Winslow; and Allyson Cunningham and Pearl Bechard, both of Winthrop. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a […]