Five local volunteers from Catholic Charities Maine have been recognized with Maine Roll of Honor awards, sponsored by Volunteer Maine and Gov. Janet Mill’s office. All the honorees completed more than 500 hours of volunteer service last year. The honorees contributed their time and skills to the SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone Renew Courage & Hope) […]
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Casco student graduates from York County Community College
WELLS — Danielle Toolin of Casco has graduated with an Associate in Applied Science degree in veterinary technology from York County Community College. Check out other upcoming area events!
New Gloucester student graduates from Angelo State University
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Onika Duboff of New Gloucester graduated from Angelo State University during commencement exercises on May 12 and 13 at the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena. Duboff earned a Master of Business Administration in business administration. Check out other upcoming area events!
New Sharon student makes Bismarck College president’s honor roll
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon has been named to the 2023 spring semester Bismarck State College president’s honor roll with a 4.0 GPA. Students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point on a 4.0 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC president’s […]
Mechanic Falls student recognized by Tri-County Optimist Club
The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland has named Meagan Snow of Mechanic Falls its Regional School Unit 16 student of the month for May. A recent adult education graduate, Snow is described by staff as a joy to be around. She has an upbeat, positive attitude, a desire to challenge herself, […]
Local students graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students received degrees during Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th commencement exercises on May 13. Jacob Bernard of Mechanic Falls majored in robotics engineering. Vanessa Bussiere of Lisbon Falls majored in architectural engineering. Hope Hutchinson of Greene majored in biology and biotechnology and professional writing. Harmoni Larrabee of Lewiston majored in computer […]
Local Assumption students named to university’s dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Three local students have been named to Assumption University’s 2023 spring semester dean’s list. They include Leah Plummer of Casco, class of 2026; James Singleton of Topsham, class of 2024; and Camree St. Hilaire of Lewiston, class of 2024. Students named to the dean’s list must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 […]
UMaine at Fort Kent announces 2023 graduates
The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s graduating seniors received their degrees May 6 at the 141st commencement exercises held at the UMFK’s Sport Center. Graduates are listed by their hometowns. St. John Valley (Maine) Eagle Lake: Ethan Delana, Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Fort Kent: Aaron Boateng Amoako-Baah, Bachelor of Science in Business; Arieyle […]
Association receives highest turnout for environmental poster contest
A Dirigo High School student was the grade nine to 12 winner; a Poland Community School fourth-grader was recognized.
Local Worcester Polytechnic Institute students complete research projects
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute completed their senior thesis as part of the university’s project-based educational experience, the Major Qualifying Project. The project is usually team-based and often focuses on very specific issues or needs of an organization that has partnered with the university to sponsor the student’s work. Vanessa […]