ATLANTA, Ga. — The National Society of High School Scholars recently announced that it has selected student Matthew J. Ashton of Lewiston to become a member of the organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by James W. Lewis, NSHSS co-founder and president. […]
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Lewiston adult ed, community college celebrate nursing student success
The graduates were Amanda Carr, Elizabeth Coyne, Melissa Fortin, Katherine Mills and Hailey Theriault. Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Razell Ward and Dr. Dwayne Conway, Dean of Workforce & Professional Development at CMCC, welcomed guests and family members to the ceremony. CNA instructor Elise Wiley presented the students with their state certification and special recognitions. […]
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Letourneau named Poland Community School student of month
The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland recently named Jason Letourneau its Regional School Unit 16 student of the month for October. Jason, a sixth grader from Poland Community School, is described by his teacher and principal as a student leader who models the school code of conduct to be respectful, responsible […]
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Maine girls earn highest award in Girl Scouting
In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Girl Scouts of Maine in South Portland recognized Charlena LaVallee from Gray, Mikaela Spooner from New Sweden, Ayla Clark from Biddeford, and Kimberley Spears from Sidney. They identified the root cause of pressing issues in their communities, created sustainable solutions, and took action to earn the Gold […]
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Turner student graduates from online culinary arts program
Taylor Eastman of Turner recently graduated from the Loring Job Corps Center’s Culinary Arts Program. She is now continuing her training in the Advanced Baking Program at the Penobscot Job Corps Center, based in Bangor. Eastman enrolled at the center from her home in 2021. Like many other young adults, during the height of the […]
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Lewiston cribbage league recognizes Oct. 13 players
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for Oct. 13. Stan Tetenman and Marie Madore placed first, Ryan Saucier and Ethyl Landry placed second, Cecilia Treworgy and Pat Belanger placed third, Bob Masse and Mike Cielinski placed forth, and Carol Laplante and George Bussierre placed fifth. The league plays at 9 a.m. […]
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Maine Music Society welcomes back former board member
Diane Marquis has returned to the Maine Music Society Board of Directors. In 2015 she retired from St. Mary’s Health System, for whom she was the executive director of philanthropy, overseeing all fundraising and capital campaigns. She has served on the boards of a variety of organizations: Androscoggin Head Start, Central Maine Community College Educational […]
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Oxford Hills Rotary Club welcomes new member
The Oxford Hills Rotary Club in South Paris recently welcomed its newest member, Connor Burnam. His classification is automobile sales, and he is employed by Ripley and Fletcher Ford. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Durham man graduates from technical education center
Nicholas McKechnie of Durham has completed an oil technician training class and graduated from the Maine Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) Technical Education Center’s full-semester HVAC Program in Brunswick. McKechnie, a member of the Skowhegan Area High School class of 2008, has resided in Durham for seven years. He has accepted a job with Mechanical Services […]
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Lewiston academy honors 3 with annual awards
ACADIA Academy, a public charter school serving children in pre-K through grade 6 in Lewiston, recognized one of Maine’s leading education experts and two of its own teachers at its annual awards event this summer. Dr. Joseph Mattos, retired school administrator and consultant to the Maine Charter Commission, received the Eagle Award in recognition for […]