MONMOUTH — The Cottrell-Taylor Committee held its annual food drive in December for its Christmas baskets for Monmouth families in need. Laurie Gifford, committee chair for the past 16 years, said it has been an important focus for the committee to involve the students at Monmouth Middle School and Monmouth Academy, according to a news […]
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South Gardiner student makes Bob Jones University president’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Brandon Hilton of South Gardiner, a freshman graphic design major, was among approximately 720 Bob Jones University students named to the 2022 fall president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. Check out other upcoming area events!
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South Gardiner students make Bob Jones University dean’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Two South Gardiner students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Bob Jones University. They are Drew Hilton, a sophomore Christian ministries major, and Logan Hilton, a junior criminal justice major. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Check […]
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Readfield student takes part in Emerson College production
BOSTON — Kailey Pelletier of Readfield participated in Emerson Stage’s production of “Are You Someone To Somebody?,” performed Dec. 8-11 in the college’s Greene Theater. Conceived of and directed by Lindsay Beamish, the show is a mixture of text, movement, abstract design, and media; a new work highlighting the the general human experience, according to […]
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North Anson library celebrates 100 years
The Stewart Library Association, doing business as Stewart Public Library in North Anson, has been recognized by Maine Secretary of State Shana Bellows for 100 years of incorporation. The library was originally started in 1899 as Anson Public Library and later changed to Foster Public Library. After a 1913 fire that destroyed downtown North Anson, […]
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Jay veterans group places Wreaths Across America on war memorial
Jay Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3335 post veterans and auxiliary members placed wreaths on Dec. 20 at the Jay War Memorial at Chisholm Square, located at the corner of Jewel Street and Route 4. Because of hazardous walking conditions caused by the prior weekend storm at the planned Holy Cross cemetery location, a decision […]
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Vassalboro academy recognizes 62 new law enforcement officers
Sixty-two cadets graduated Dec. 16 from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The 18-week intensive residential training program teaches and trains cadets to deal with the rigors of the job. The class began in August with 70 cadets, of which 62 completed the program, including nine females. […]
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West Gardiner student presents at Western New England U showcase
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Timothy Doyle of West Gardiner, working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, is among more than 100 students who presented their product development and innovation projects on Dec. 8 at a Product Innovation Showcase. The showcase was held in Rivers Memorial Hall on the university campus. Doyle’s project is […]
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Phillips teen earns Eagle Scout award
Carter Butterfield of Phillips received Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout award, during a ceremony Dec. 27 at the Strong Methodist Church Parish House. He is the third Butterfield to earn the Eagle Scout rank. His brothers Benjamin earned it in 2018 and Jacob in 2020. “Scouting has helped our family be more involved in […]
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Auburn community college names fall semester dean’s list
AUBURN — President Betsy Libby of Central Maine Community College recently named the following students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list. President’s honors Auburn: Taylor Z. Basque, Sheena J. Burgess, Makenna A. Campbell, Caleb F. Davis, Lucy E. DeRoche, Ahmed A. Elabe, Sharon S. Feldman, Rowan S. Fogg, Samuel H. Fuller, Darren Hicks, Alana […]