Victoria Noyes, a volunteer from Skowhegan, recently received the Appreciation Pin from the Girl Scouts of Maine. The pin is an award bestowed upon a volunteer or staff member who provides exemplary service in support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and who has had a measurable impact on two or more troops in one […]
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Messalonskee High School names top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Joanna Zhang is class valedictorian, and Sophie Mihm is salutatorian.
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The Forks Plantation teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Tommy Sylvester of The Forks was presented Scouting’s highest honor during a ceremony on Sunday, June 4, at the Forks Fish and Game Association. “To reach this rank of Scouting, this young man has followed a trail in time and in experience which has been discouraging and inspiring, arduous work and great fun, slow and […]
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The University of Alabama honors local graduates
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two local students were awarded degrees during The University of Alabama’s spring 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum. Catherine Gibbs of Winslow received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication & Information Sciences. Madison Smith of Mount Vernon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce & Business Administration. Check out […]
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Chesterville man receives community impact award
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area annually seeks nominations for the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award. This award recognizes an individual or couple that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Carroll Corbin of Chesterville, this year’s award recipient, is a retired Farmington firefighter and a current […]
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Whitefield Lions Club recognizes 5 local students
Each year the Whitefield Lions Club Scholarship Committee chooses deserving applicants based on hard work, perseverance, leadership, community service and career goals. This year the club recognizes five individuals. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards furthering their education, according to a news release from Lynda Despard with the club. Carson Appel from Erskine Academy […]
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Capital Area Technical Center students receive $1K scholarships
Ben Ames of JB Builders in West Gardiner recently presented $1,000 scholarships to two students at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta. Jared Mrazik of Mount Vernon attends Maranacook Community High School. He attended the Electrical Technology program for two years. He works part-time at the Weathervane Restaurant, as well as with an electrician. He […]
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Belgrade student graduates from St. Lawrence University
CANTON, N.Y. — Ella Moore of Belgrade was one of more than 550 members of St. Lawrence University’s class of 2023 who took part in the commencement ceremonies held May 21. Moore, who majored in English, attended Messalonskee High School in Oakland. Check out upcoming area events!
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Women’s barbershop chorus returns from competition
Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus returned to Maine after the April 20-23 weekend at the chorus’ parent organization, Harmony Inc.’s Area 2 competition, held in Westborough, Massachusetts. This year’s theme was “Broadway.” Maine-ly Harmony members sang Abba’s “Dancing Queen.” The chorus, directed by Kathy Greason, plans to apply new techniques learned at the competition, according […]
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Winslow High School honors top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Winslow High School has announced its top 10 seniors for the class of 2023. They are listed in alphabetical order. Lucas Boucher is the son of Melissa and Bill Boucher of Winslow. He is a three-sport athlete who was the captain of the baseball team and also played soccer and basketball. He received the KVAC […]