Seven Scouts and four leaders from Monmouth Troop 654 climbed to new heights literally as they challenged themselves March 19 at EVO Rock and Fitness’ climbing walls in Portland. Scouts reviewed safety requirements and lessons on climbing basics before donning the climbing harness and heading up one of several walls each with varying degrees of […]
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Kennebec Valley District volunteer Scout leaders hold merit badge college
AUGUSTA — Taking place at the Augusta First Church of the Nazarene, a merit badge college for the Boy Scouts was held by volunteer Scouting leaders of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The event was held on two days, spanning across two months. The first half of the Merit Badge College was held Feb. […]
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Waterville student named National Merit program finalist
Waterville Senior High School senior Karin Zimba has been named a finalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Zimba, the daughter of Travis and Yasameen Zimba of Waterville, is one step closer to earning one of 7,250 National Merit Scholarships, worth nearly $28 million. Finalists placed among the top 1% of high school seniors […]
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Belgrade student makes Dickinson College dean’s list
CARLISLE, Pa. — Grace Stocco of Beglrade, a first-year student, has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Dickinson College. Stocco, a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland, is the daughter of MacGregor and Janet Stocco. All students earning a position on the dean’s list must have a grade-point average of […]
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Washington artist wins 2023 Union Fair poster contest
Alexa Pelkey of Washington is the winner of the The Union Maine — Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival 2023 Poster Contest. During the 2023 Union Fair Society meeting March 20 Pelkey was presented a check for $750 by Union Fair President Matt Elwell, according to a news release from Rick Butler, fair trustee. Pelkey provided the […]
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Vassalboro Cub Scouts compete in Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Pack 410 held its annual Pinewood Derby races March 19 at Vassalboro Community School. Members of American Legion Post 126, including Commander Tom Richard and Adjutant Jim Kilbride were at the event. The Legion is the Chartered Organization Partner of the Scouting program. Each den, youth from the same grade in school, raced […]
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Thomas College students win top awards at Nashville competition
WATERVILLE — Thomas College students won top awards at the Society for the Advancement of Management International Business Conference, held March 16-18 in Nashville. The team placed first for the written case study competition, third place in the knowledge bowl, third place in the case study presentation competition, and third place in the overall competition. […]
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Local Lasell University students attend fashion trade shows
NEWTON, Mass. — Two local Lasell University students from the School of Fashion attended the Coterie and MAGIC trade shows at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City in February. Alexis Grant of Athens and Sydney Veilleux of Skowhegan met with vendors and buyers as they detailed fashion lines for the 2024 fall season, […]
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Capital Area Technical Center lists February professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta has announced its February professionals of the month. Aiden Fleck of South China is a senior at Cony High School enrolled for the second year in the Building Construction program. He has had the ability to select building projects with which he has wanted to challenge himself. He has […]
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Venturing group helps Habitat for Humanity
On March 11, members of Venture Crew 2713 provided 24 hours of community service with Midcoast Habitat for Humanity in Rockport. The efforts of these Scouts will help Habitat for Humanity provide long-lasting and life-changing impacts on households. At the same time the Scouts have an opportunity to serve their communities and develop personal skills, […]