Emma Ackerman, 19, and Phoenix Gatlin, 18, have been selected by the Mary L. George Foundation to each receive $5,000 annually for up to four years.
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University of Vermont recognizes local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies because of pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Hannah Minns of Wilton graduated with a Bachelor […]
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‘It’s hard to give it up, but I don’t want it to get into the wrong hands,’ says gun owner at Waterville’s ‘gun giveback’ event
The Waterville Police Department teamed up with the Maine Gun Safety Coalition on Saturday to accept firearms and ammunition from people who wanted to safely dispose of them.
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Local students make Lasell University dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — Eight local students were named to the 2022 spring dean’s list for academic performance at Lasell University. The are Rebecca Beringer of Waterville, Mya Maxim of South China, Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth, Grace Redwine of Freedom, Emma Vierling of Monmouth, Alexis Grant of Athens, Cameron Goodwin of Winslow and Sydney Veilleux of […]
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Amy Calder: Skowhegan conservation effort a lesson in preserving lands and legacies
Organizations like Somerset Woods Trustees, which acquire, maintain and manage land of natural or cultural significance for the benefit of the public, are to be lauded, Amy Calder writes.
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Thomas College recognizes spring honors list students
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has announced students named to its 2022 spring honors list. President’s list (3.80-4.0 GPA) Jose Antonio Afonso Luis, Britha Kentha Akimana, Brody Keith Armstrong, Carolina Emma Bachelder, Lindsay Louise Bagley, Julia Grace Baker, Christopher Paul Barnes, Ethan J. Barnett, Lauren Elisabeth Bartlett, Jacob Quinn Bazinet, Audra Lynn Bean, Logan A. Beaton, Brianne Michelle Benecke and Maeghan Doris Bernard. Also, Austin Lyle Bickmore, Cameron Ray Bigelow, Amanda […]
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103 Waterville seniors receive diplomas in ceremony at Colby College
The seniors graduated Thursday from Waterville Senior High School in a ceremony held at the new Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center on the Colby campus.
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Waterville class of 1972 to hold 50th reunion Aug. 13
The Waterville Maine Class of 1972 plans to hold its 50th reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Champions Fitness Club in Elm Plaza in Waterville. There will be hot and cold appetizers during the social starting at 6 p.m. and a live band set for 8-10 p.m. All classes are welcome, […]
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‘I wanted to give up before I even started’: Karen Smith, 54, returned to school to earn high school diploma
Twenty-six students graduate Wednesday night from Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education in ceremonies outside Waterville Senior High School.
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Waterville hospice to offer healing garden workshop series for youth
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is planning its Hope’s Place Healing Garden Workshop Series for grieving children and teens at 304 Main St., in Waterville, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. • Memorial Garden Creations! is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. In the hospice healing garden, participants can learn about […]