SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Three local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Whitney Poplawski of Augusta earned an Award of Excellence at the university’s Leavitt School of Health. Brenda Ryder of Liberty earned an Award of Excellence at the university’s College of Business. Jim Savage of West Gardiner earned […]
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West Gardiner student makes Western New England University dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Timothy Doyle of West Gardiner has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Western New England University. Doyle is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. Students are named to the dean’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Check […]
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Grace Christian Academy names honor roll students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Honors Grade 9: Gavin Inglis. Grade 8: Anabelle Barry and Caleb Juarez. Grade 7: Ella Fors and Joshua Grant. High Honors Grade 12: Logan Fleming. Grade 7: Connor Barry. Grade 6: Mayla Juarez. Highest Honors Grade 12: Colby Ciccarelli. […]
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Avian flu detected in Kennebec County prompts more vigilance
Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.
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School until late June or thousands of dollars in unbudgeted expenses?
Districts, including those based in Augusta, Gardiner and Winthrop, are no longer reimbursed for providing students meals on remote learning days, complicating efforts to reschedule missed hours of instruction.
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Gardiner Cub Scout pack honors service members at monthly meeting
The monthly pack meeting for Gardiner Pack 672, held Jan. 31 at the Christ Episcopal Church, featured activities, awards, a solemn U.S. flag retirement ceremony and ended with pies to faces. During part of the meeting Scouts gathered outside around a central fire ring, placing pieces of cloth into the fire. The pieces had been […]
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University of Rhode Island recognizes local dean’s list students
KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island has named several local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. They include Emily Drappeau of Dresden, Braden Dorogi of Gardiner, Kaila Godbey of Jay, Eljas Bergdahl of Manchester, Paige Rice of Mount Vernon, Oliver Blanchard of Pittston, and Anna Erb and Ella Schmidt, both of Readfield. […]
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Maine schools to compete statewide in Winter Games starting Jan. 9
Children are participating in all 16 Maine counties and 13 additional states.
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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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Scouts take part in Wreaths Across America
WEST GARDINER — Scouts from Troop 672 took part in the placement of wreaths at the graves of veterans Dec. 17, as part of a national Wreaths Across America event. The day began at the West Gardiner Fire Station followed by a ceremony at the cemetery, where taps was played and wreaths placed before the […]