DEER ISLE — For nearly 40 years, the Student Craft Institute has brought high school juniors and seniors from larger cities and small towns to some of the most remote parts of the state and coastal communities to campus for an immersive program. This year’s institute ran May 17-19. Instructors included Addison de Lisle […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club recognizes May 28 winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met May 28. Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn placed first. Linda Smith of Oxford and Ron Reynolds of Auburn came in second, with Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield, third; Roger Labbe of Lisbon and Pat Quinn of Otisfield, fourth; and Joan Quinn and […]
Mechanic Falls student named May student of month
The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland has named Hailey Caron of Mechanic Falls its Regional School Unit 16 student of the month for May. Caron, an eighth grader at Bruce Whittier Middle School in Poland, is described by her teachers and principal as a a quiet but strong student with a […]
Maine College of Health Professions lists 2024 spring dean’s list
LEWISTON — Maine College of Health Professions recognizes the following students for achieving the 2024 spring semester dean’s list. They are Logan Champlin and Brittany Mitchell, both of Alfred; Paige Proctor of Andover, Jennifer Leo, Heather Powell and Hannah Whitaker, both of Auburn; Rachel Roy of Augusta, Pennie Hale of Bowdoin, and Morgan Fusco of […]
Healthy Androscoggin recognizes Coalition Award recipients
LEWISTON – Healthy Androscoggin held its annual meeting May 13 at the Auburn Public Library, and honored three community partners with Coalition Awards. The awards are distributed to local and regional community partners and consist of the Community Leadership, Will Bartlett, and Partnership awards. The 2024 Community Leadership Award was presented to Julia Harper from […]
Lewiston Adult Education students reflect on their journey
LEWISTON — Among the many students in the area celebrating this season of commencement, Jose Celestino and Mercedes Hatch are planning to march at the upcoming Lewiston Adult Education graduation in June. Celestino began taking HiSET classes at Lewiston Adult Education last fall; Hatch has attended HiSET classes for two years. The HiSET is the exam […]
High school seniors earn Lewiston-Auburn Rotary scholarships
The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club awarded scholarships to graduating seniors from seven local high schools at its annual awards dinner, held recently at The Green Ladle in Lewiston. The students were selected by their respective schools for their academic achievements, community involvement, and leadership potential. They are Olivia Crowley, Lewiston High School; Andrew Broadbent, Lisbon High […]
Lewiston Bridge Club names May 21 winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met May 21. Ron Reynolds of Auburn and Mike Quinn of Otisfield came in first. Tied for second were Rosemarie Goodwin of Lewiston and Roger Labbe of Lisbon, with Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. Tied for third were Linda Smith of Oxford and Les Buzzell of Auburn, […]
Maine College of Health Professions names 2024 graduates
Maine College of Health Professions conferred 87 degrees May 3 at its commencement ceremony at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Andrea Donaghue of Portland, Natalie Miller of Portland, Laura Trimboli of South Berwick and Amanda Veilleux of Pepperell, Massachusetts. Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Ava Cameron of Ashland, Andrea […]
Spruce Mountain High School senior receives student of year award
The award was presented during Maine Environmental Education Association’s annual awards ceremony at MeANS Academy in Hinckley.