Sarah Pierce of Greene, a student at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, has been named one of seven 2021 Students of the Year by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees. She enrolled at CMCC because she wanted a career change, according to a news release. She earned her degree in business administration […]
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Jay student inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta
SCRANTON, Pa. — Derek Franchetti of Jay was among 44 University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for graduate and undergraduate students in healthcare administration programs. Franchetti is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Health Administration degree at the Jesuit university. Students must have a minimum overall grade […]
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National register, survey coordinator to give talk
Winthrop Maine Historical Society will host Michael Goebel-Bain, the national register and survey coordinator for the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13. A business meeting will follow. The Winthrop resident will provide a broad overview of the national register program as it is administered in Maine. He will cover […]
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Organization to host river historian via Zoom May 12
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s final scheduled presentation of its 24th annual Winter Speaker Series, “River History & the New Environmental Movement,” is to feature river historian Scot McFarlane. The event will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, and registration is accessible online at fomb.org. The direct link is zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdOuhqT8vH9FwbNcs68J4PW3SGo1hr-hM. The presentation […]
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Dirigo Middle School recognizes students
DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School is participating in the President’s Education Awards Program for academic recognition. Recipients of the Academic Excellence Award have received an 85 or higher in all subjects and scored in the top 10% of their cohort on the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) reading or math assessment. Recipients of the […]
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Audubon to discuss peregrine falcon restoration
Western Maine Audubon plans to hold a webinar, “Peregrine Falcon restoration in Acadia National Park,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. As one of the first locations chosen to recover peregrine falcons, Acadia has a storied history in the recovery of peregrine falcons. Acadia also hosts the Cadillac Mountain Hawkwatch, which will be entering its […]
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Overdose prevention kits now available for new moms
Family first aid kit with naloxone provided to all new families
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Greene student earns Leavitt Area High’s MPA award
TURNER — Olivia Morel of Greene, a senior at Leavitt Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. During her time at Leavitt, Morel has consistently demonstrated a commitment to […]
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UMA to celebrate 2020, 2021 graduates May 8
US Sen. Angus King to address graduates.
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Spruce Mountain High lists honor students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Hannah Coates, Drew Delaney, Rachel Hanson and Kaitlyn Paul. Honors: Auriana Armandi, Alicia Bridges, Ethan Brown, Megan Brown, Jack Gilbert, Hanni Johnson, Kaden Maberry, Autumn Park, Elise […]