LEWISTON – A number of University of Southern Maine/Lewiston-Auburn College students were honored recently at the college’s annual recognition ceremony.Valerie Kettelhut of Durham and Jolaine Galibois-Barss of Hallowell were presented the Outstanding Achievement Award while Kim Chamberland of Auburn and Rose Fitch of New Gloucester were winners of the Distinguished Student Award.In addition, several other […]

POTSDAM, N.Y. – Area students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Clarkson University. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.Aimee M. Lajoie, senior, biology, psychology, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lajoie of Auburn.Deanna M. St. Onge, junior, chemistry, […]

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The following student from the area have earned a degree from Champlain College, a career-oriented, four-year college.Stephanie A. Fontaine has earned an associate’s degree in accounting. Fontaine is the daughter of Stephen and Lorraine Fontaine of Lewiston and is a graduate of Lewiston High School.Molly F. McGill has earned an associate degree […]

BRUNSWICK – Bowdoin College held its 198th commencement exercises May 24. The college awarded 451 degrees to students from 38 states, the District of Columbia and 15 foreign countries.The following are area graduates: Kevin Gary Castonguay of Lewiston was awarded a bachelor of arts degree. He graduated with a major in government. His minor was […]

BOOTHBAY – Bigelow Labratory for Ocean Sciences recently hosted 16 high school students from around the state during its 14th annual Keller-Bloom Program.Students taking part this year were Dru Bennett, Denmark, Fryeburg Academy; Bennett P. Greenwood, Harpswell, Mount Ararat High School; Ethan Hyland, Poland, Poland Regional High School.Students enjoyed a five-day research experience, which took […]

MANCHESTER, N.H. – The following area residents were named to the dean’s list for the second semester at Saint Anselm College:Auburn: Elizabeth A. Kivus, class of 2006 and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John A. Kivus.Greene: Jennifer L. Bubier, class of 2004 and daughter of Patricia A. Theberge.Lewiston: Sarah L. Caron, class of 2003 and […]

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The following student from the area have been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at Champlain College:Mariel K. Neville, daughter of Joseph Neville of Poland and Willow Whitehouse of Freedom, N.H., and a graduate of Poland Regional High School. Neville is enrolled in the social work program.To be named […]

FORT KENT – Two hundred and three students were awarded degrees at the 121st commencement exercises at the University of Maine at Fort Kent on May 10. Area students are:AuburnChad David Cote, bachelor of science in public safety administration; Crystal lee Crowell, bachelor of science in education.LewistonJason Stephen Lachance, bachelor of science in business.

LEWISTON – The following scholarship awards were announced recently by Dr. Betty Robinson, dean of the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College:Mechanic Savings Banks Scholarships: Robyn Dumont and Rebecca Lebrun.Dr. Harlan Philippi Memorial Scholarships: Michael Lane, Kathleen Parent, Erin Pendexter and Erin Philbrook.Lewiston-Auburn College Scholarships: Kate Dumais, Erin Pendexter and Erin Philbrook.Dr. Helen Greenwood Science […]

BOSTON – Joe Lee of Lewiston recently enrolled in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine to be held from July 20 to 29. Lee will join more than 350 other high school students from around the country who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and an interest in medicine.Throughout the orum, Lee will be introduced […]