ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology: Drew Fournier of Gray is in the mechanical engineering technology program. Andrew Day of Litchfield is in the computing and information technologies program. Monique Gosselin of Lewiston is in the photographic and imaging […]
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Springfield College names local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield College has announced its local 2022 spring semester dean’s list students. Cody Gullikson from Denmark has a primary major of accounting. Giles Paradie from Auburn has a primary major of business management. Reese Merritt from Raymond has a primary major of communication/sport journalism. Kaitlyn Plummer from Naples has a primary major […]
Moxie committee recognizes 2022 Miss Moxie Pageant winners
LISBON — The Moxie Festival Committee has announced the winners of the recent 2022 Miss Moxie Pageant. The Miss Moxie Pageant was first held in the early 1990s when the event was a staple of the annual festival. In June 2019 the Miss Moxie pageant was brought back under new directorship and was held for […]
Farmington society to hold sun porch fundraiser July 30
Farmington Historical Society announces a Summer evening at the town’s historic Octagon House. The Sun Porch Soirée, planned for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 126 High St., will be an evening of food, summer punch, music and a tour of the unusual house. A door prize and silent auction will take place as well, […]
Dixfield student to attend engineering program in Texas
Avery Young of Dixfield plans this summer to join high school students from across the nation in an academic and career-oriented development experience, NYLF Engineering at Rice University in Houston Texas. NYLF Engineering is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the […]
Lewiston student receives Elmira College Provost’s Prize
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Eliza Beaudin of Lewiston was among recipients of the Elmira College Annual Provost’s Prizes in the Academic Disciplines. Beaudin received the Provost Prize in Psychology. Recipients of the prize are outstanding in the classroom in terms of their writing, presentation and critical thinking skills. Such students take on new experiences in research, […]
Rangeley association holds kids’ fishing derby
The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association held its first Kids’ Fishing Derby on July 7. Eighty-two children participated at the association’s Kids’ Fishing Pond, located adjacent to the clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc, according to a news release from the association. The children were divided into three age categories. Each group had […]
University of Maine recognizes local dean’s list students
ORONO — The University of Maine has announced its 2022 spring semester dean’s list. The following local students are listed by county/town: ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Auburn: Samuel Braga, Will Cassidy, Lydia Celani, Autumn Chapman, Crispin Crispin, Abigail Fisher, Spencer Frahn, Demetri Gammaitoni, Caroline Hammond, Storm Jipson, Kayden Kirouac, Annabelle Pendleton, Samantha Poirier, Joshua Power, Faith Marie […]
Museum L-A to introduce new movement classes beginning July 29
LEWISTON — Movement at the Museum, a new series of classes at Museum L-A, will create healthy social activities for the community. Classes are set for 5 p.m. on the final Friday of each month at the museum at 35 Canal St. “These classes will bring the residents of Maine an opportunity to discover new […]
New Gloucester student graduates from University of Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — James Rickards of New Gloucester graduated May 5 during the University of Utah’s 153rd general commencement ceremony. Rickards earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography. Check out other upcoming area events!