PARIS — On Wednesday, May 21, eight Certified Nursing Assistants were recognized and pinned in front of over 60 family members and friends at the Oxford Hills / Nezinscot Adult Education CNA pinning ceremony. This was the first class to take the completely revised state of Maine CNA examination. Everyone passed the 50-question test. […]
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Grove City GROVE CITY, PA — Kaylynn Johnson recently earned a degree from Grove City College on May 10, 2025. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and is from Otisfield.
Sweden resident completes intensive Capstone research project
WORCESTER, MA — Ava Chadbourne, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed a senior thesis that is required of all graduating seniors as part of the university’s distinctive project-based educational experience. Ava’s Major Qualifying Project (MQP), a research-driven, professional-level project that challenges students to […]
River Fund Maine names trade scholar
NEWRY — The River Fund Maine (TRFM) is thrilled to announce Cody Monto as the recipient of one of the River Fund Maine Trade Scholarships. Cody, a senior at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, has been awarded a TRFM Trade Scholarship in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the skilled trades and his commitment to […]
Adult Education offers CDL training
PARIS — In-person CDL Class A or Class B Truck Driver Training is being offered starting in July. Please call and apply as soon as possible, 207-743-8842, or email [email protected] This Commercial Driver’s License training program will assist students in acquiring the skills that can lead to a successful career in the trucking industry. Our […]
OHMS Honor Roll, corrected
PARIS — Unfortunately, the school left some students’ names off the quarter 3 honor roll report. Here is the entire list again. 7th Grade High Honors: Soran Adams Rory Andrews Keller Boyce Lilah Burnham Molly Campbell Piper Cleveland Isabella Crocker Emily Fessenden Bradley Follansbee Kylie Galasso Landon Holbrook Blake Kimball Lily Lemont Jordan Masood Tor […]
Owen Scala makes Dean’s List
Cumberlands WILLIAMSBURG, KY — In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced that Owen Scala of Poland, Maine, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit […]
Oxford Hills Middle School Honor Roll
PARIS — The following students have been named to the Third Quarter Honor Roll at Oxford Hills Middle School in Paris, Maine. Seventh Grade High Honors: Soran Adams Rory Andrews Keller Boyce Lilah Burnham Piper Cleveland Isabella Crocker Emily Fessenden Bradley Follansbee Landon Holbrook Blake Kimball Lily Lemont Jordan Masood Tor Melhus Roush Moore Sawyer […]
Adult Ed programming
AREA — The following classes will be offered in the next month: Introduction to Observational Still Life Drawing, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 & 5/21 6 p.m. (4 weeks) $85 In this hands-on course, you will learn how to draw what you see. Using time-tested still life arrangements and objects, we will explore line, form, value, composition, […]
4-H Ag symposium for teens at Orono
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 4th annual 4-H Agricultural Symposium for Maine teens on April 21–22. The symposium is an overnight experience for youth ages 14-18. Participants will engage with industry professionals on the UMaine campus in Orono, develop leadership skills, and nurture friendships with teens from around the […]