AUGUSTA — Sgt. 1st Class Alyson Pelletier received an award June 4 for her brand design for the office of the National Guard Bureau senior enlisted advisor. Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, presented the award at a Camp Chamberlain ceremony. Pelletier’s design was chosen from […]
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West Gardiner student honored by Emerson College
BOSTON, Mass. — Cole Alberti of West Gardiner won first place with the “Jess” award, with a prize of $1,400, for Alberti’s improv monologue at the ComEx! Extravaganza at Emerson College. The 2022 ComEx! Extravaganza was held April 24, and participants received feedback from a panel of judges. The “Jess” is awarded yearly to a […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes May students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its May students of the month. Wyatt French of China is a senior from Erskine Academy in South China enrolled for the second year in the Auto Body program. He has enjoyed learning in the classroom and then being able to go directly into the shop and […]
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Solon student makes Davis & Elkins College dean’s list
ELKINS, W.VA — Kaitlin Dixon of Solon, a student at Davis & Elkins College, has been named to the 2022 spring semester president’s list. The president’s list includes all full-time students with a 4.0 GPA for the semester.
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University of Vermont recognizes local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies because of pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Hannah Minns of Wilton graduated with a Bachelor […]
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Local students make Lasell University dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — Eight local students were named to the 2022 spring dean’s list for academic performance at Lasell University. The are Rebecca Beringer of Waterville, Mya Maxim of South China, Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth, Grace Redwine of Freedom, Emma Vierling of Monmouth, Alexis Grant of Athens, Cameron Goodwin of Winslow and Sydney Veilleux of […]
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Stonehill College names local dean’s list students
EASTON, Mass. — Two local students, Makenzie Charest of Sidney and Amanda Goucher of Wayne, have been named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at Stonehill College. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.
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Vassalboro teen to compete in national scholarship competition
MOBILE, Ala. — Grace Kelso of Vassalboro plans to travel to Mobile on Monday, June 13, to participate in the 65th Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 23-25 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Kelso is one of 50 representatives competing for more than $150,000 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the […]
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Local students earn degrees from University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Maeve Gurnis of Fryeburg graduated cum laude with […]
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Gardiner student named Boys & Girls Clubs state youth of year
GARDINER — Juliana Montel, a club Teen Center member and senior at Gardiner Area High School, has been awarded the prestigious Boys & Girls Clubs of America Maine State Youth of the Year, according to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley. Since 2016, Montel has utilized the club as a place to seek […]