MCKENZIE, Tenn. — Colby Carrier of Skowhegan was named to the fall semester honor roll at Bethel University. To qualify for the honor roll, undergraduates must have completed 12 or more hours of academic work with an average GPA of 3.7 or above and no grade lower than a “C.” Check out other upcoming […]
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Madison student makes Berry College dean’s list
ROME, Ga. — Brianna Paine of Madison was named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Berry College. The dean’s list honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Check out other upcoming […]
Jackman school assembly recognizes essay winners
JACKMAN — Jaxson Desjardins, seventh grade, and Peyton Chaisson, 11th grade, were recognized at a recent lunch assembly at Forest Hills School during this past month. Students in grades six to 12 were invited to participate in an essay writing contest. For the Patriot’s Pen contest (grades 6-8), this year’s theme was “My Pledge To […]
Auburn, Raymond schools win Stock Market Game
SIFMA Foundation recently announced the student winners of the Fall 2022 Stock Market Game competition in Maine. The top two teams with the highest portfolio value, along with their teachers and schools, were honored in the elementary, middle and high school categories. Elementary First Place: Jordan-Small Middle School, Raymond. Second Place: Jordan-Small Middle School, Raymond. […]
Augusta tech center names December professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently announced its December professionals of the month. Derek Harding of Augusta is a senior at Cony High School enrolled in the Automotive Technology program for the second year. He has enjoyed the hands on shop work. He feels he has learned how the systems in cars work, which […]
Maine Connections Academy names Pittston teen STAR student of month
SCARBOROUGH — Maine Connections Academy has selected Gracie Laverdiere, a ninth-grade student from Pittston, as its December STAR student of the month. The STAR Student recognition is awarded to a Maine Connections Academy scholar who represents the school’s values and spirit. Laverdiere is no stranger to traveling. She frequently spends days at a time on […]
Jackman high school recognizes 6 students
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has announced its students of the month and random acts of kindness recipients for September, October and November, according to a news release from Ami Amero at the school. Addison Chaisson, a freshman, was selected student of the month for September. Selection was based on the following Habit of […]
Erskine Academy holds Renaissance assembly
CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly Dec. 16 to recognize first trimester award recipients. Recognition awards were presented to Mia Hersom, Brody Worth, Elsa Redmond, Gavyn Paradis, Adrianna Vernesoni, Nolan Burgess and Jesseca Eastup. Three seniors received Senior of the Trimester awards: Lillian Dorval, daughter of Jillian and Christopher Carey of Vassalboro; Kayla […]
Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds 4 advisors
Four new advisors have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee. They are Nate Cotnoir of Sidney, Elizabeth Jabar of Waterville, Angela Parker of Benton and Darcy Whittemore of Readfield. MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the […]
Finding Our Voices receives $8K grant for campaign
Finding Our Voices has received an $8,000 grant from Camden National Bank for its Youth Healthy-Relationship campaign, bringing the bank’s total funding of the grassroots, survivor-powered nonprofit in the three years of its existence to $38,000. This grant aims to expand the group’s groundbreaking work educating young people across Maine on what is healthy and […]