Kylie Jade Thibodeau of Raymond, a graduating senior at Gray-New Gloucester High School in Gray, has been named one of more than 5,000 candidates in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2024. Inclusion in the program […]
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Lake Region High School club donates $1K to school in Colombia
NAPLES — Lake Region High School Interact Club donated $1,000 to a school in Colombia for much-needed school supplies, as well as for food, shoes and clothing. The LRHS Interact Club participated in several fundraisers in recent months to raise this money. They sold Colombian-themed maracas at a Music on Main event and held a […]
Washington County Community College names dean’s, president’s lists
CALAIS — Washington County Community College has announced the following students were named to its 2023 fall dean’s and president’s lists. Dean’s List Sarahmarie Abernethy of Charlotte, Avery Roy Alley of Jonesport, Weston Morgan Bailey of Grand Lake Stream, Kerri Melissa Barnard of Calais, Matthew Bauman of Machias and Jacob Robert Beal of Calais. Also, […]
Lewiston, Auburn college students receive scholarships
The Thomas E. Lahey Foundation recently awarded scholarships to six scholar-athletes and recent graduates of Lewiston High School, Edward Little High School and St. Dominic Academy. This year’s scholarship recipients include the following: Alyssa Marcoux, a graduate of Lewiston High School, attending the University of New England and the daughter of Chris and Bobbie Jo […]
Lewiston cribbage league names Jan. 18 winners
Lewiston Senior Cribbage League players Cecile Bussiere and Ron Cloutier placed first on Jan. 18. Bill Burroughs and John Franck Jr. placed second, Claude Boucher and Bob Masse placed third, Val Madore and Woody Dulac placed fourth, and Aaron Burke and Dorina Martin placed fifth. The league plays at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Lewiston […]
Buckfield Junior/Senior High School names honor students
Buckfield Junior/Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Mya Austin, Molly McPeak and Hailey Savage. Grade 11: Brittany Carrier, Jonas Culleton and Noah Smith. Grade 10: Gunnar Hicks. Grade 9: Grace Lebida. Grade 8: Taylor Harvey and […]
Girl Scouts of Maine selects Auburn woman as November volunteer of month
AUBURN — Girl Scouts of Maine recently named Amy Lauze of Auburn its November volunteer of the month. Lauze, a River Valley Service Unit manager, is co-leader of her great niece’s Troop 1508. Lauze began her adult Girl Scout member journey when she was asked to fill in as a troop leader for her daughters’ […]
Lewiston Senior Citizens swear in board members
Nicole Welch, director of the Lewiston Recreation Department, swore members for the Lewiston Senior Citizens Board at their monthly membership meeting held Jan. 8 at the Senior Center. Board members are Gerald Frenette, president; Claire Bilodeau, secretary; Cindy Boyd, treasurer; and representatives Maggie Chadburn and Pat Hall. Members of the Lewiston Fire Department presented information […]
Lewiston Adult Education wins award
LEWISTON — Eastern Maine Development Corporation awarded Lewiston Adult Education its 2023 Community Partner award during its annual meeting held Dec. 7. Patti Saarinen, director of Workforce Services for EMDC, presented Lewiston Adult Education with the award, which recognizes a person or organization that has made an impact in the community. “Not only do they […]
Dixfield middle school recognizes honor students
DIXFIELD — T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 8 Academic Excellence: Zoey Bordeau, Walker Flagg, Griffin Grant, Griffin Houghton, Layne Johnston, Aurora Maillet and Makenzie Woods. Academic Achievement: X’Ander Bouchard, Garrett Brissette, Queenie Dorotan, Eidyn Goodenough, Abby […]