BELGRADE — Camp Bomazeen, a historic outdoor recreation site for generations of Scouts, became known as Planet Bomazeen during the first weekend in May to celebrate Star Wars Day, May 4. Scouting volunteers hosted nearly 100 Scouts for the May the Fourth Be With You Grand Galactic Games. Scouts competed in activities as individuals and […]
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Finding Our Voices donated dental work tops $100K
Maine dentists have donated $102,000 worth of free procedures for low-income women and child survivors of domestic abuse through the Finding Our Smiles initiative, according to the statewide nonprofit Finding Our Voices, which runs the program. Twenty-two Maine survivors have benefited from the 18-month-old program, which also restores health and helps to rebuild lives. The […]
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UMaine Farmington names 2024 graduates
The University of Maine at Farmington’s 2024 graduates from Maine are as follows. Acton: Cassidy Paker, B.S., Special Education; Alfred: Nickyia Lovely, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Professional Studies; Anson: Alexander Urszinyi, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness; Atkinson: Jessica Gervais, B.S., Elementary Education; Auburn: Christian Beliveau, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administation; Emily Farrington, B.A., English, Summa […]
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Maine community college students receive Gorman-endowed scholarships
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME — Twelve Maine community college students received scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman, the longtime president and CEO of L.L.Bean., for the 2024-25 academic year. The students were celebrated May 7 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L.Bean leadership. This is the ninth year that the scholarship has […]
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Palmyra student earns permit through SKILLS driving school
ST. ALBANS — Ryan Brooks of Palmyra was, in April, the first student of SKILLS Opportunities Driving School to earn his driving permit. Brooks earned his permit with a 96% exam score. SKILLS Opportunities Driving School, which opened in Palmyra in March, is focused on preparing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for Maine’s permit […]
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Maranacook Community High School names top 10 seniors
Christian Dunlap has been named class valedictorian, and Casidy Tims salutatorian.
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Winslow High School names top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Winslow High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the Class of 2024, listed in alphabetical order. Bianca Akoa is the daughter of Megan McKeen of Vassalboro. She has been a member of the drama club for all four years and is president of the Winslow chapter of the International Thespian Society. She received […]
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Carrabec High School names top seniors
Kolby Carpenter and Cooper Dellarma are the respective valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024.
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Maine Council on Aging awards nearly $376K in grants
The final micro-grant cycle is now open, and applications are being accepted until June 30 at agefriendly.community.
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Erskine Academy recognizes Renaissance Award recipients
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly on April 26 to honor their peers with Renaissance Recognition Awards. Awards were presented to the following students: Olivia Austin, Delaney Brown, Ben Severy, Michael Richardson, Bryana Barrett, Kaylene Glidden, Addison Gagne, Makayla Oxley, Wesley Fulton, and Danny McKinnis. In addition to Recognition […]