AUGUSTA — The 45th annual Maine State Math Meet, held in the Augusta Civic Center on April 2, was the culmination of a year of academic competition. Schools are divided into four divisions based on student population. Awards are given to the top-scoring students in each high school grade level and school awards are given […]
Maine Central Institute
Body of Pittsfield firefighter, 27, found on Maine Central Institute campus
Zach Noble, a member of the Fire Department for several years, suffered a medical emergency Tuesday while on the running track at MCI, according to officials.
Maine high school tennis relies on honor system that has its challenges but is likely here to stay
High school tennis has no neutral arbiter to make rulings, making it a unique sport compared to many others.
Ken Cianchette, Cianbro co-founder who had ‘an impact on tens of thousands,’ dies at 98
Cianchette, whose memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, was one of four brothers who formed the company that has constructed many of Maine’s major buildings and bridges.
Seven class of 2022 high school graduates awarded scholarships
Seven area high school graduates from the class of 2022 have been awarded college scholarships. The winners of the 2022 Skowhegan Savings College Scholarship awards include Cheyenne Cahill, Carrabec High School, North Anson; Emily Eastlack, Rangeley Lakes Regional High School; Brooke McKenney, Madison Area Memorial High School; Gracie Moore, Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield; Jordan Plamondon, […]
Time in service helped MCI athletic director navigate uncertain summer
Jim Leonard served four years with the 82nd Airborne Division, seeing action in the U.S. invasion of Grenada. His time in the military prepared him for just about anything in life – even COVID-19.
H.S. football: Leavitt shuts out MCI in battle of Class C contenders
MCI’s Tucker Sharples gets taken down by Leavitt’s Damien Calder during the season opener in Turner on Friday night. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) TURNER — Leavitt got off to the fast start it wanted, scoring touchdowns on the first two drives against defending Class C state champion Maine Central Institute. And while the Huskies still had […]
B North field hockey: MCI tips Gardiner
MCI’s Allison Hughes jumps into the arms of her mother and head coach Nancy Hughes and father Greg Hughes, right, after defeating Gardiner in the Class B North championship game Tuesday in Hampden. (Michael G. Seamans/Kennebec Journal) HAMPDEN — As it turns out, Eva Bickford’s goal just over two minutes into the game was all […]
Timothy B. Stearns
AUGUSTA — Timothy Bardsley Stearns, of Manchester and Orlando, Fla., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 20, surrounded by friends and family. Tim was born on April 1, 1934, son of Ralph C. and Hazel B. Stearns of Rumford, Maine. Tim attended Stevens High School in Rumford, Maine Central Institute and was a 1956 ROTC graduate […]
H.S. Football: MCI rallies, shocks Lisbon for Class D title
PORTLAND — Devon Varney was all set up to be the hero. The junior kicker for Maine Central Institute was lined up for a game-winning, 37-yard field goal with 3.1 seconds left in the Class D state championship game. But the snap was low and Eli Bussell couldn’t firmly grasp the ball. Instead of falling […]