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Dean’s list

UMass Lowell  LOWELL, MA — David Long of South Paris, has been recognized for achieving academic distinction at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Long, majoring in biology, was named to the Dean’s List at UMass Lowell for the spring 2019 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list at UMass Lowell, a student must have completed no […]

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College planning for adults

PARIS — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops entitled Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over at the following times and locations: • South Paris UMA Center, 232 Main Street, on Monday, August 5 at 10 a.m. • Rumford UMA Center, 60 Lowell St, on Thursday, August 8 at […]

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Homework, is it working? 

Why homework? Why not physical activity or reading a book? Some people think that homework is a sign of successful learning, but some have come to realize that homework doesn’t mean that students are learning or doing their work. Researchers, for almost 20 years, have said that homework does not tie into students improving their […]

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Dean’s List

UNE BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — Abigail Davis of Fryeburg, been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New England for the 2019 sporing semester. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 3.0 at the end of the semester. URI KINGSTON, RI — Emma Davidson of […]

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Graduate

Western Governors  SALT LAKE CITY, UT —  Amberley Zangari of Bridgton has earned her Bachelor of Arts, Science (5-12, Bio) degree from Western Governors University (WGU). WGU has recognized 13,244 undergraduate and 8,930 graduate degree recipients, who have completed their degrees in the last six months. Their areas of study include business, K-12 education, information […]

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Roux graduates

ROCHESTER, NY — Rochester Institute of Technology conferred some 4,200 degrees this academic year at all its campuses – including in Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China. The university held its 134th annual commencement celebration in May.  Jesse Roux of Poland received a BS in software engineering in December 2018.

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Gibson showcases research at Mount David Summit

LEWISTON — Emily Gibson of Mechanic Falls, presented her student research entitled “Taking the Lead on Lead Poisoning: Identifying Culturally Competent Initiatives to Increase Awareness of this Pervasive Toxin” at the 18th Mount David Summit. The annual celebration of academic achievement highlights undergraduate research; student creative work in art, dance, theater, music and film/video; projects […]

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OHCHS Quarter 4 Honor Roll

PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive high School has released its fourth–quarter honor roll as follows: 9th Grade High Honors – Cadence Allen, Adam Belanger, Trinity–Anne Bernard, Sophie Bourget, Emily Cummings, Elizabeth Dieterich, Matthew Doucette, Elizabeth Dunn, Chloe Estes, Ashlee Farrar, Elizabeth Flaherty, Katherine Hallee, Abigail Hanson, Thomas Hartnett, Brynn Johnson, Lucy Leonard, Jaydan Levesque, Celia […]