JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class Alex R. Pomerleau graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles […]
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Snow ranger to describe his duties on Mt. Washington
SHELBURNE, N.H. — A program on “A Day in the Life of a Snow Ranger” will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Shelburne Town Hall. It is being sponsored by Mahoosuc Land Trust and Shelburne Trails Club. The land trust continues its 2018 Speaker Series with speaker Helon Hoffer of the Mt. […]
Monmouth Academy first semester honor roll
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Academy has announced its first semester honor roll for the academic year. Seniors Summa cumlaude: Abbey Allen, Madalyn Amero, Hannah Anderson, Ann Bragdon, Paige Burnham, Emily Chasse, Tia Day, Christopher Dumont, Matthew Fox, Dylan Goff, Emily Grandahl, Abigail Hunt, Rebecca Jordan, Megan Knowles, Brittany Nadeau, Danielle Parker, Robert Pettengill, Devon Poisson, […]
Students with true grit receive awards
Poland’s Whittier Middle School students were recognized with Semester 1 Grit Awards on Feb. 9. Each Whittier teacher selected one students who exhibited outstanding grit during the first half of the school year. As teachers presented their awards, they talked about hard work, perseverance, willingness to try and try again and growth mindset. Students honored […]
Rocky, Jax waiting at shelter for furever homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced its Pets of the Week. Rocky, 2 years, is a male Australian cattle dog mix. Staff said he is a pretty chill dude who’s hoping to find his furever home. He loves people and other dogs, but his high chase drive would not mix well with […]
Rotarians donate to Alzheimer's Association
Lewiston-Auburn Lunch Club Rotarian President Monica Millhime, second from left, along with Belinda Vallee, left, and Rotarians Cheryl McKeone, second from right, and Tom MacDonald, right presented a $2,000 check to Peter Baker, center, Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter. The donation was made possible through the sales of the Rotary Community Cookbook, which Rotarian Lorraine Bard […]
Birthday party benefits animals
Natalie Kline of Lewiston presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, with donations from her sixth birthday on Jan. 6. Natalie, a kindergarten student at Fairview Elementary School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of birthday gifts. Guests donated pet food, treats, cleaning supplies, postage stamps and $20. The shelter […]
Lewiston Middle School Students for December
Lewiston Middle School’s Students of the Month for December have been announced by Principal Jana Mates. Students are nominated and selected by their team teachers. Seventh- and eighth-grade students are honored each month. Seated from left are Hamze Nur, Yusuf Abdi, Hayelom Abraham, Adam Bilodeau, Brandon Lynch and James Hudson; standing, Adelina Kadima, Elissa Nadeau, […]
Chalk painting, karate among March classes at Oxford Hills Nezinscot Adult Education
PARIS — Oxford Hills Nezinscot Adult Education will offer the following classes in March: Small Woodlot Management: 7 to 9 p.m. for four weeks beginning Thursday, March 1. Merle Ring will instruct. Tuition: $49. Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for two weeks beginning March 5. Teresa Drag will instruct Tuition: $49. Traditional Karate: […]
Raising funds to eradicate polio
Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club members Cheryl McKeone and Don Grant, pictured, along with members Joanne Bollinger, Giselle St. Amand, Jim and Monica Millhime and Pete Preble, and Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club members held a joint fundraising event at Gritty’s in Auburn, benefiting Rotary International’s efforts to End Polio Now. The event raised $478.50 through door […]