MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to the 2022 summer president’s list. They include Lindsay Cushman of Monmouth, Tiffany Baker of Wilton, Kate Murphy of Augusta, Justin Drescher of Augusta, Michelle Morin of Greene, Adrian Bates of Livermore Falls, Michelle Barry of Farmingdale, Katrina Bonish of West Gardiner, Richard Seymour III of Hallowell, John […]
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Local students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Five local students have been named to the 2022 summer dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. They are Ashley Byrnes of Greene, Joseph Rinaldi of Bowdoin, Elizabeth Kearney of Augusta, Lizsandra Lopez of Winslow and Patric Moore of Waterville. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who […]
Waterville academy staff, teachers volunteer at ReStore
WATERVILLE — Teachers and staff at Mount Merici Academy recently volunteered their time for a community service day at Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity/ReStore. The volunteers helped clean up the store and filled a 35-foot Dumpster and regular Dumpster with items no longer needed. Check out other upcoming area events!
JMG distributes refurbished laptops, Chromebooks to students
JMG is distributing 150 refurbished laptops and 50 refurbished Chromebooks to students, according to a news release from statewide education nonprofit. The devices are being dispersed to 200 high school and college students throughout Maine, in all 16 counties. “Access to personal computers is a consistent challenge for our students. With new opportunities for students […]
Litchfield student graduates from Bates College
LEWISTON — Emma Christman of Litchfield graduated May 29 after majoring in geology and biology at Bates College. Christman, the daughter of Paul M. Christman and Jana H. Christman, is a 2018 graduate of the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science. Check out other upcoming area events!
Madison student wins $5K scholarship from Council Foundation
Jennifer Dean of Madison, a senior at the Maine Business School, is the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship awarded by The Council Foundation after participating in Cross Insurance’s 2022 Emerging Risk Manager’s Training Program this summer. The foundation’s competitive annual scholarship program is offered to college students throughout the country interning with an employer who […]
Vassalboro library students read 1,622 hours; 12 win bikes through raffle
Throughout the summer 67 students, all members of the Vassalboro Public Library, participated in a summer reading program Bikes for Books, sponsored by Vassalboro Masonic Lodge No. 54. In mid-June the children signed up for the program and received a welcome packet which included a free book, start-up prizes and reading logs. They also received […]
Rangeley summer resident scientist still participates in Loon Count at 97
RANGELEY — Dr. Leonard Bachman has been participating in the Maine Audubon Annual Loon Count for more than 20 years, held annually the third Saturday of July. Even at 97 years old, he loves participating; it has become a family tradition, according to a news release from the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. Bachman has been […]
Rangeley trust honors co-founder with conservation award
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust presented its Angus King Award for Conservation Excellence to Richard “Dick” Spencer of Portland at its annual gathering on Aug. 12. The award, inaugurated by Sen. King in 2019, publicly acknowledges individuals who have worked to conserve lands and waters for the benefit of the community and future generations in Maine […]
Two local students graduate from University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. — Two local students graduated during ceremonies May 20-22 at the University of Rhode Island. The graduates are Morgan Morrow of Readfield and Taylor J. Easler of Belgrade. Check out other upcoming area events!