ATLANTA, Ga. — The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has selected student Cansis Widger of Livermore Falls to become a member of the organization. The homeschooled student was recognized for superior academic achievement. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS […]
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Literacy Volunteers accepting poems for annual contest
FARMINGTON — The annual Literacy Volunteers Poetry Contest, free and for all ages, is open now until Wednesday, March 31, for all residents of Franklin and Somerset counties and the towns of Livermore and Livermore Falls. First-, second- and third-place winners will be selected in each of five categories: Age 0-10, 11-17, 18-25, 26 and […]
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Well done news for Saturday, Feb. 20
Student named candidate in Presidential Scholars Program NEW GLOUCESTER — Madison Soule, a graduating senior at Gray-New Gloucester High School, has been named one of more than 4,500 candidates in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year […]
Posted inSun Spots
Gray-New Gloucester High School Class of ’71 planning reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Gray-New Gloucester High School Class of 1971 is planning a 50th reunion in New Gloucester on Saturday, Sept. 11. We’re looking for contact information for several classmates. If you have not received information on the reunion, please contact Mike or Lucinda Brakey at 998-2911 or [email protected]. — Lucinda, New Gloucester ANSWER: […]
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Mt. Abram High School announces honor students
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. High honors: 93 or above in all academic subjects Grade 12: Brian Thane Dustin, Joshua Ireland, Clara Logan, Trenton Reed, Brecken Sargent, Patrick Storer, Camryn Wahl. Grade 11: Sara Galusha, Emily Marden, Caleb Thibodeau, Cameron Walters, […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Kevin Landry: In search of ‘our moral compass’
Where has our moral compass gone? Leadership is lacking in politics, our schools, and in our corporate boardrooms. There’s no responsibility in our media that creates the narrative, and social media which amplifies it. As a result, our children are growing up confused and looking for direction anywhere they can find it. Isolation and mental […]
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Mills expresses ‘grave concern’ over plans to protect North Atlantic right whales
The governor calls on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop practical protection rules that won’t harm Maine’s lobster industry.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Photos: High school Alpine ski teams race at Lost Valley
Oxford Hills’ Elizabeth Dieterich and Maranacook’s Sam McKee take first in the combined races.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Varsity Maine
Edward Little fights off hard-nosed Oxford Hills in a fourth-quarter duel
Boys basketball: Junior center John Shea turns in a game-high 30 point performance in the Red Eddies’ 66-60 victory.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston board says ‘no’ to more in-person schooling
Students will continue to work remotely at least two days a week.