STATE — High school seniors pursuing degrees in engineering may be eligible for the K. William Wiseman Engineering Scholarship at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). The fund supports students graduating from Maine high schools attending an accredited college or university. The school does not have to be in Maine. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 1. […]
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UMA Rumford nursing program Open House
REGION — The University of Maine at Augusta’s (UMA) Rumford Center, located at 60 Lowell Street, will hold a Nursing Program Open House on Thursday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. In addition to learning more about UMA’s nursing programs that can be completed in Rumford, participants will also be able to see […]
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Phi Kappa Phi inducts Willis
BATON ROUGE — Kyle Willis of West Paris, Maine, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Willis was initiated at University of Maine. Willis is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi […]
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Tri-Town Optimist Club
POLAND — The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland is proud to announce its RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient for March. Josiah Childers, from Adult Education, is described by staff as a friendly, outgoing student who consistently strives for excellence. He demonstrates humility and thoughtful consideration in everything he does […]
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Camp Invention’s summer STEM Program coming to Stevens Brook
BRIDGTON — Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Stevens Brook Elementary School the week of July 8-12, 2024. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to tap into their natural […]
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Extension’s mediation program offers training opportunity
STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) will offer a 16-hour training program on Wednesdays in April for individuals interested in learning more about conflict resolution or becoming a MAMP co-mediator. The four program sessions will meet from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. online via Zoom on April 3, 10, and 17. The last […]
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Dean’s List
Bates LEWISTON — More than 590 students were named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for Fall 2023. This honor is earned by students with a 3.92-grade point average or higher. The following local students were named to the dean’s list: Colin Marquis Boutin of Mechanic Falls is majoring in Politics and minoring in […]
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Land Trust announces spring programs
NORWAY — Spring into the outdoors with Western Foothills Land Trust’s 2024 Spring Program Schedule! As the days grow longer and the earth reawakens, Western Foothills Land Trust is thrilled to offer a diverse lineup of outdoor activities designed to engage, educate, and inspire our community. From crafting pinhole eclipse viewers with the […]
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Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Honor Roll
PARIS — Grade 9, High Honors: David J. Boos, Harrison Chloe M. Bowen, Norway Ervin R. Brown, West Paris Hollie M. Denning, Waterford Chloe S. Grover, Otisfield Oleana L. Laganas, Harrison Grady Miller, Norway Rowan J. O’Hanlon, Oxford Avigail Rader, Paris Asher L. Roy, West Paris Ayla M. Wigton. Norway Elizabeth M. Wilkins, Paris Grade […]
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Scholarship available to women pursuing science, business degrees
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is currently accepting applications for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund. Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university. There is a preference […]