AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named its September professionals of the month. Jeremy Johnston of Richmond is a senior from Richmond High School in his second year of the computer tech program. Last year, Johnston won a silver medal at the Maine SkillsUSA Internetworking competition. He maintains a full course load at Richmond […]
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Waterville senior named 2025 commended student
WATERVILLE — George Taylor, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, was presented to him. Throughout the nation about 34,000 commended students were recognized. Although they […]
Scouting volunteers hold uniform drives
Youths who just joined Scouting could receive an experienced uniform including the patches they would need for their program.
Area students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s, president’s lists
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire has named the following local students to its summer dean’s and president’s lists. Dean’s list They are Tamara Butler of Madison, Zachary Eggen of Liberty, Kristin Weeks of Hartland, Brandy Hart of Benton and Jaimie Thomas of Sidney. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of […]
Vassalboro Scouts raise $300 for town’s church
The funds were raised through a bottle drive to help towards the installation of an elevator/lift inside the church.
Leeds student receives Parsons Family Scholarship
Bella Sturtevant of Leeds has been awarded The Maine Community Foundation’s Parsons Family Scholarship. She plans to attend Rhode Island College. The scholarship provides support for LGBTQ+ graduating seniors and their allies at Maine high schools in pursuit of post-secondary study. Graduating high school seniors of any gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or […]
Winthrop man receives Eagle Scout rank
MONMOUTH — Bryce Smith of Winthrop Troop 604 recently earned Eagle Scout rank. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 2021 and now works at a construction and landscaping company. He is the son of Tammy Smith, a member of the Pine Tree Council Executive Board and a Scout leader who has been with him […]
Windsor Fair Apple Pie Contest recognizes winners
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Healthy Communities of the Capital Area to present at conference
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area is set to offer four presentations at the Maine Public Health Association Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Holiday in By the Bay in Portland. This year’s conference theme is “Innovations in Public Health.” The conference will showcase a broad array of programs, projects, and initiatives […]
Scholarships recognize emerging college leaders
Local students are from South Paris, Pittston and Harrison.