POTSDAM, N.Y. — Three local students graduated in May from Clarkson University. Eola Helen Saucier of Topsham received a bachelor of science with distinction in mechanical engineering, and was a mathematics minor and biomedical engineering minor. Matthew Tyler Cote of New Gloucester received a bachelor of science in biology, and was a psychology minor. Connor […]
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Dixfield middle school names honor students
DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School has announced its third trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. The 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 […]
Cobbossee watershed to offer Tadpole Patrol program
The Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed is offering its Tadpole Patrol program, an educational, hands-on experience aboard the Friends’ 22-foot pontoon boat floating classroom, the OTTER II. Children and families have four different options to learn about watershed protection and water quality. The first level is Tadpole Patrol, where children entering grades two through four […]
Farmington hospital program awards scholarships to 4 graduates
FARMINGTON — Four 2022 high school graduates have been awarded $500 scholarships each by the Franklin Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship Program. All awardees demonstrated academic excellence, a strong motivation to pursue a health care career, and dedication to community service in their applications, according to a news release from the hospital. The awardees and […]
Auburn library, land trust partner for amateur poetry contest
Androscoggin Land Trust and the Auburn Public Library plan to offer an amateur poetry contest, Nature in Poetry, to celebrate the conservation of the natural world in this art form. Contestants are asked to be inspired and celebrate conservation and clean water in the poetry form of their choice. Original poems will be judged in […]
Pownal student makes College of Holy Cross dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Naomi Reischmann of Pownal, a member of the class of 2025, was named to the 2022 spring dean’s list at the College of the Holy Cross. To qualify, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
St. Lawrence University recognizes local graduates
CANTON, N.Y. — Two local students, members of St. Lawrence University’s class of 2022, took part in the university’s May 22 commencement ceremonies. Meghan Charles from Farmington graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and environmental studies. Charles attended Mount Blue High School. Henry Kearing from Carrabassett Valley graduated with a […]
Wales student named to William & Mary dean’s list
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Sam Snyder of Wales was recently named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at the College of William & Mary. To achieve dean’s list status, a full-time degree-seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.
Ag agency accepting committee nominations for farmers, ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency is accepting nominations for county committee members. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas for members. LAAs are elective areas for FSA committees in a single county or multi-county jurisdiction. This may include LAAs that are focused on an urban or suburban area, according to a […]
‘Find Waldo’ event to return to Farmington in July
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Find Waldo Local is a summer vacation activity and a way to support local businesses, including Sandy River Relics, #D Games, Twice Sold Tales, and Renys, according to a news release from DDG Booksellers. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs plans to visit […]