Samuel Boynton of China, a senior at Erskine Academy, was presented with the highest award in Scouting during a ceremony Feb. 5 at the China Baptist Church. Troop 479 Scoutmaster Christian Hunter said during the ceremony, “The pathway to Eagle can be described as a steep trail leading up to three peaks, the highest being […]
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University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students
The University of Southern Maine has named the following local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Najmo Ali, Matthew Begin, Ella Boucher, Dylan Campbell, Tori Cromwell, Jordan Cummings, Emma Drysdale, Christopher Galvan, Grace Girardin, Bekah Gray, Jack Hart, Lucy Harthorne, Fatuma Hussein, Evan Mancini, Kirsten Mazur, Grace Ouellette, Faegan Pan, Meghan […]
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Former chief of staff named next Army assistant adjutant general
AUGUSTA — The adjutant general for Maine, Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, has named Brig. Gen. Blair E. Tinkham as the next assistant adjutant general for the Maine Army National Guard. “It is truly an honor and privilege to continue to serve with the soldiers and leaders of the Maine Army National Guard,” said Tinkham, […]
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Endicott College recognizes local dean’s list students
BEVERLY, Mass. — Six local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Endicott College. They include Hunter Scholz of Augusta, history major, son of Kimberly Scholz and Stephen Scholz; and Emily Clark of China, nursing major, daughter of Stacy Clark and Christopher Clark. Also, Grace Chute of Kents Hill, marketing communication/advertising major, […]
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North Anson resident receives town’s Boston Post Cane
Eldon McLean, 93, was honored Feb. 9 as the oldest resident of North Anson. He was presented the ceremonial Boston Post Cane by the Anson Historical Society at the Anson Town Office. McLean’s wife Laurie was present, as well as President Sharon Mellows, Vice President Charlotte Withee, Chair Ralph Withee, Anson Administrator Tammy Murray and […]
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Waterville Senior High names honor roll students
Waterville Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Dakodah Aldrich, Ashe Barley, Ava Bash, Brianna Bates, Cole Bazakas, Monika Begin, Robyn Brochu, Rayana Clement, Adam Cullen and Sophia Cutter. Also, Alexa DeWitt, Christopher Dixon, Delaney Doe, Keegan […]
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Madison Area Memorial High lists honor students
Madison Area Memorial High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Maci Belanger, Ashlee Clough, Cody Cook, Peyton Estes, Natalie Haley and Amzi Olson. Honors: Madison Askew, Carissa Coltrain, Abel Corson, Leila Daskoski, Dennon Easler, Gavin Landry, Isaac Ouellette, Logan Real, Iceiss Stonick, Jazmine Towle, […]
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SNAPSHOT: Winthrop club makes donation to high school
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Madison auxiliary raises over $2K for local food pantries
The turkey pie sales were so popular last year, members of the American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit #39, Madison, decided to sell them again, according to a news release from Harriet Bryant with the auxiliary. Members of American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit No. 39, Madison, recently made and sold 162 turkey pies, with the proceeds […]
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Adult education directors present to legislative committee
Kayla Sikora, director of Augusta Adult and Community Education and Shirley Wright, executive director of Maine Adult Education Association, presented at the 131st Legislative Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Feb. 1. They discussed the importance of Maine adult education programming, and provided the information below to Sen. Joseph Rafferty and Rep. Michael Brennan, […]