Damon Kiesow, who grew up in Albion, recently had his first book published. Kiesow is the Knight Chair in Journalism Innovation at the Missouri School of Journalism. His new textbook, “An Introduction to News Product Management: Innovation for Newsrooms and Readers,” is the first book ever published about product management in journalism. Kiesow, an alumnus […]
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Thomas College recognizes honor list students
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has named the following undergraduate students to its 2023 fall honors lists. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Lindsey Irene Adams, Serenia Violet Ahumada, Ephraim Fosu Akrofi, Zainab Albraihi, Elena Marie Alderman, Jackson Bryce Arbour, Zoe Mae Austin, Brianne Michelle Benecke, Abigail A. Beyor, Maximilian Orest Bojarski, Chloe Rose Bolduc and Madison Shaw […]
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Sidney teen receives Eagle Scout rank
Dawson James White, 18, of Sidney received Scouting’s highest rank, the Eagle Scout, during a ceremony Jan. 6. The event, held at the Augusta Elks, capped off an 11-year Scouting career. “I learned so much in Scouting,” White said, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of […]
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Area students make Southern New Hampshire University honors lists
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named the following area students to the 2023 fall president’s and dean’s lists. President’s List Kaitlyn Jewett of Greene, Emily Kaplan of North Monmouth, Emily Thomas of Wayne, Ivette Hernandez Cortez of Augusta, Julia Desch of Gardiner, Sarah Neumann and Matthew Bandyk, both of Jefferson; and Deborah […]
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Windsor Cub Scouts gather for holiday party
WINDSOR — Cub Pack 609 held its holiday party Jan. 4 at Windsor Elementary School. The event was delayed because of the storm that left many in the area without power for days. Families brought food to share; Scouts learned a new song. Each Scout received a new pinewood derby car kit; the Klondike Derby […]
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SNAPSHOT: Hall-Dale’s 2023-24 National Honor Society
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School held its 2023-2024 National Honor Society induction ceremony Nov. 17. The inducted students include Benjamin Sheaffer, Abigail Perry, Julia Nott, Emma Perry, Miles Fleming, Austin Lizzotte, Keegan Cary, Grace Leach, Violet Clark, Miriam Asch, Hanna Broga and Brooke Bernarducci. Check out upcoming area events!
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Forest Hills school honors 2 students for December
JACKMAN — Carroll Frigon of Moose River, a sophomore, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for December. Selection was based on the following Habit of Mind criteria: Meeting Quality Standards. Elexus Bauer-Pelletier of Jackman, a freshman, was announced as December’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient. Check out upcoming area events!
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Military veterans share experiences with Hall-Dale High students
FARMINGDALE — Students from Hall-Dale High School engaged with and learned from the experiences of four distinguished military veterans on Dec. 15. This event provided a platform for high school students to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and triumphs of those who have served in the armed forces. The event aimed to bridge the […]
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Erskine Academy names honors list students
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honors list for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Tristan Anderson, Leah Bonner, Isabella Boudreau, Heather Bourgoin, Robin Boynton, Elizabeth Brown, Nolan Burgess, Carol Caouette-Labbe, Makayla Chabot, Elise Choate, Alexia Cole, Caleigh Crocker, Brielle Crommett, Noah Crummett […]
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Erskine Academy presents Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly Dec. 15 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Tenure awards were presented to 10 faculty members: Abby Everleth, Louise Irwin and Randy Pottle for 15 years of service; Bill Childs, Kim Clark and Erika Reay for 20 years; Beth Lawrence for 25 […]