On June 6, Windsor Elementary celebrated reading at its sixth annual Bikes for Books awards program. Bikes and helmets were awarded to 18 students at this assembly. Bikes for Books is a reading incentive program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Every time a student read a book and passed an Accelerated Reader test, […]
STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT COURT ST., SKOWHEGAN, ME SOMERSET, ss NOTICE TO CREDITORS 18-A MRSA sec. 3-801 The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice is June 15, 2017. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim […]
On April 25, area students competed in a county speech contest sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial services organization. Prior to this contest, the students had already won first, second or third place in their respective local-level contests. They shared their presentations on this year’s topic, “What does it mean to be […]
The Whitefield Lions Club “Day of Caring” kicked off on Saturday, June 3, with a Rabies Clinic at the Whitefield Lions den. Medomak Veterinary Services and Dr. Laurie Howarth immunized 42 dogs and cats against rabies. “Hooked on Fishin” was also held on June 3, at Damariscotta Lake State Park. The event was sponsored by […]
Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center is instituting a new program for researchers. Museum trustees are opening up the Research Center on Mondays for researchers only. The center will be staffed with folks who have experience with conducting research, especially genealogy, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., each Monday excluding those that fall on […]
Lydia Gilman, daughter of Lance and April Gilman, of China, was selected as one of 10 finalists in the 2017 Kennebec Valley – Alfond Youth Center’s Youth Talent Search. Lydia won a $500 talent scholarship to be used anyway she deems appropriate in furthering her musical talents. The talent award night was held at Colby […]
On June 2, the Erkine Academy class of 1967 held its 50th class reunion at the American Legion Hall, in South China. Those attending were classmates and their guests. Contributed photo
Local students named to the dean’s list at Thomas College, in Waterville, for the spring term are: China: Alex Knight; Waterville: Emily Dufour, Kayla Hamilton, Amber Haney, Taylan Thomas.
Paulina Hersey, of Waterville, graduated on May 15, during Emmanuel College’s 95th commencement exercises on its campus in Boston, Massachusetts. Hersey earned a bachelor of arts in English literature during the ceremony.
The following students participated in the University of New Hampshire Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 20, in Durham, New Hampshire. Kelly McCormac, of South China, graduated summa cum laude with a BS degree in social work. Myrilla Hartkopf, of Albion, graduated with a BS degree in environmental conservation and sustainability. Kevie Rodrigue, of Augusta, graduated […]