The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
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Western New England University recognizes local graduates
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students graduated May 20 from Western New England University during its undergraduate commencement ceremony. Aiyana Brooke McNeill of Pittston graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering. Timothy Arthur Doyle of West Gardiner graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He also […]
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West Gardiner school announces enrollment for fall
West Gardiner’s Grace Christian Academy has begun its enrollment process for fall 2023. Those who are looking to join the school community can visit gracechristianacdmy.com. Check out upcoming area events!
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Local students make Western New England University president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2023 spring president’s list at Western New England University. Andrew Mayo of Sidney is majoring in civil engineering. Kasen Sirois of Sidney is majoring in communication/media and journalism. Nathan Miller of Winthrop is majoring in mechanical engineering. Timothy Doyle of West Gardiner is majoring […]
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West Gardiner student graduates from Emerson College
BOSTON — Cole Alberti of West Gardiner received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in comedic arts from Emerson College May 14 during the 143nd commencement at Agganis Arena. Check out upcoming area events!
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Tween’s obsession with Spider-Man actor takes center stage in new comedy by central Maine playwright
‘I’m Going to Marry You Tobey Maguire,’ written by Samantha Hurley, will debut off-Broadway on July 8 at The Cell Theater in New York City.
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Local students make University of Rhode Island dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island has named 11 local students to its 2023 spring dean’s list. They include Abby Richardson of Bowdoin, Emily Drappeau of Dresden, Kaila Godbey of Jay, Eljas Bergdahl and Emily Terranova, both of Manchester, Paige Rice of Mount Vernon and Oliver Blanchard of Pittston. Also, Anna Erb and […]
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Grace Christian Academy recognizes honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Highest honors Grade 12: Colby Ciccarelli. Grade 7: Conor Barry. High honors Grade 10: Landon Morison. Grade 9: Ben Fors. Grade 7: Ella Fors and Josh Grant. Grade 6: Mayla Juarez. […]
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SNAPSHOT: West Gardiner 5th graders author book with local horror author
Helen Thompson School fifth graders recently hosted a Book Launch to celebrate the publication of their short stories. The project was the brainchild of West Gardiner resident, horror author and veteran Joshua Marsella, who collected and lightly edited the stories, according to a news release from Juliet Shagoury, school librarian and education technician III. “I’m […]
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SNAPSHOT: Helen Thompson School celebrates storywalk
WEST GARDINER — The Helen Thompson School community gathered on June 2 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Helen Thompson school storywalk. Students voted for the “Deer Man” by Barbara Walsh as the inaugural book. Recognition was given to Nan Bell and Healthy Communities of the Capital Area for grant funding for […]