BOSTON, Mass. — Northeastern University celebrated its 109th commencement on May 6. The following local residents were among the 3,200 graduating seniors. Auburn: Courtney R. Weldon, majoring in nursing. Weldon graduated with high honors, cum laude. Lisbon: Andrew Mark Caron, majoring in criminal justice. Caron graduated with high honors, cum laude. Litchfield: Nicholas M. Daggett, […]
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Students honored at National SkillsUSA
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Students from Maine high school and college technical education programs won the nation’s highest awards at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Industry leaders representing more than 1,100 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions recognized the students for their demonstrated excellence in 94 hands-on occupational and leadership contests, such as […]
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Order of the Eastern Star to meet Tuesday
WALES — Lakeside Chapter No. 60, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Grange-Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road. Stephanie J. Dupal, the worthy grand matron, will perform the scheduled official visitation. The worthy matron and secretary will open the hall for the official visitation officer at 6 […]
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Erosion control funds available
LEWISTON — Residents of the Sabattus Pond Watershed in Sabattus, Greene and Wales are eligible for technical and financial assistance for selected erosion control projects. Funded in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, Section 319 grants are administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in […]
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Oak Hill High School honor roll
WALES — Oak Hill High School has announced the fall semester honor roll. 9th grade High honors: Derek Gamage and, Kyle Spencer. Honors: Erik Austin, Brady Dion, Zachary Fisher, Katie-Marie Gauthier, Heather Krook, Miranda Marquis, Noah Pomerleau, Crystal Quesenberry, Athena Ritcheson, Cassidy Stevens and Daniel Woodard. 10th grade High honors: Isaac Daigle, Sean Deans, Kyle […]
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Lakeside Chapter to meet Tuesday
Wales — Lakeside Chapter #60, O.E.S. will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the Grange-Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road. The group will be celebrating Memorial Day, Mothers’ Day and honoring the Star Points. The Grand Star Points have been invited. Edward Webber, P. P., will be installed Chaplain. At the last meeting, the […]
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Well done – Daniel Fontaine
BOSTON, Mass. — One of five Rite Aid Pharmacy Scholarship Awards was recently presented to Daniel Fontaine, a Wales resident, at award ceremonies held at Northeastern University’s Bouve College of Health Sciences. The award is presented annually to a pharmacy student and is awarded for academic achievement, personal character and financial need.
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Passing motorist spots fire; barn saved
A passing motorist likely saved a barn from catching fire on Ridge Road in Wales on Thursday night, a fire official said. A man from Monmouth driving past the farm at 222 Ridge Road noticed smoke coming from a barn, Wales Fire Chief Anthony Siderio said. After stopping to investigate, the motorist went around to […]
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‘Wales & Tales’ marks season with stories, song
BRUNSWICK — “Wales & Tales,” a celebration of Christmas, Solstice, Hanukkah and the holiday season, will return The Theater Project on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 20-21. Al Miller and his merry band of holiday celebrants will offer an entertaining potpourri of stories and even a song or two. On the program this year is collection […]
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Public invited to hear reading at library
FARMINGTON — John Rosenwald will read “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Farmington Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. The modern classic has become one of the most read-aloud Christmas stories ever. Rosenwald will read it in front of the […]