The Fort Halifax chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented American History Contest awards to six young adults April 2 during a tea held in their honor at Winslow Congregational Church. The contest is offered to students in grades five to 12. The fifth-grade winner was Elizabeth Longfellow, the daughter of […]
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Winslow student receives 2022 MPA Principal’s Award
Derick A. Capp, a senior at Winslow High School, has received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Chad Bell. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Bell noted that in making the award […]
Waterville Rotary Club awards 8 mini grants
The Waterville Rotary Club recently awarded mini grants to eight local organizations addressing food insecurity and/or lack of essentials experienced by many residents in central Maine. This is the second year that the club has provided this grant opportunity. When the pandemic struck, club members became increasingly concerned not only about the impacts to the […]
Winslow college student wins $3K scholarship
Recipients from California, Georgia, Maine, North Dakota and Texas are taking action to address youth nicotine use and its impact on mental health, social justice, and the environment.
Kennebec Water District customers face 8% rate increase this year and next
The KWD draws water from China Lake and serves about 9,000 residential and commercial customers in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Benton and parts of Vassalboro.
Winslow High School lists honor roll students
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Evan Bourget, Tyler Brockway, Grace Campbell, Carrina Chen, Ashton Erving, Corey Eyster, Emma Farnham, Brady Goodwin, Megan Huesers, Alaina Lambert, Lanie Latham, Ethan Loubier, Ryan Martin, Alanna McCann and Kaitlin […]
Winslow quilters to hold fundraiser for Waterville youth center
The Happy Quilters of Winslow plan to hold a craft fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North St. in Waterville. Proceeds will benefit youth programs at the center, according to a news release from the center. The quilters have been quilting and donating […]
Rotary donates to Fairfield, Winslow, Oakland, Waterville schools
The Waterville Rotary Club recently donated $500 to four local high schools to provide support to youth who are experiencing homelessness or other challenges that impact their learning and/or engagement in school. Members of the club’s Community Services Committee delivered checks in person to each of the schools. These donations dovetail with the club’s focus […]
Waterville Junior High names 3rd quarter honor students
Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Allison Amuso, Alex Arp, Anthony Arp, Brynn Coelho, Claire Cooley, Kyanne Fidler, Tristan Gray, Andrea Gunter, Brooklyn Hart, Vivian Hart, Harper Hubbard, Elias Karter, Roa Klepach, Alexandria Lord, Lilla […]
Winslow-based group’s Earth Day scavenger hunt event offers a permaculture education
About 20 people attended the event hosted by 80 Garland Road Group.