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Local ballerina performs on world stage
by Dan Cassidy Gabrielle Perkins is a petite 20-year-old ballerina from Oakland, who is headed to New York City to work with the American Ballet Theater Studio Company. The position will be with either American Ballet Theater main company, or other companies around the world. Perkins attended Messalonskee High School in her freshman year. She […]
Foley graduates from WPI
On Saturday, May 14, on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) campus quadrangle, in Worcester, Massachusetts, 907 bachelor’s degrees were awarded during the university’s 148th commencement ceremony. Kyle Foley, of Madison, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering.
IF WALLS COULD TALK: Week of July 21, 2016
by Katie Ouilette WALLS, just ‘where’ will you begin and end with this column? There sure is a lot on our plate this week! Eat up, faithful readers, and in case you are one that says there’s nothing to do here, read on! WALLS, it’s time for you to speak loud and clear, as last […]
I’m Just Curious: Words, words, and more words
by Debbie Walker Last week I shared some southern sayings with you so…… this week I have collected northeastern sayings. I got some from friends, family and of course odd sites on the internet. I’ve been chuckling all week with all kinds of sayings and terms. Such as, “whole 9 yards” and “pleased as punch” […]
REVIEW POTPOURRI: Band leader Guy Lombardo Author Joan Sansom Composer Carl Neilsen
by Peter Cates Guy Lombardo: Enjoy Yourself; MCA, MCAD-11501, CD, recorded between late 1930s and mid ‘50s. Guy Lombardo (1902-1977) led a band that consisted of talented musicians whose professionalism was at the highest spit-polished level. They recorded for four major labels that, for better or worse, dominated the industry for several decades – Columbia, […]
Jennifer Smith graduates from RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology, in Rochester, New York, celebrated its 131st Academic Convocation in May. Diplomas were distributed to graduates following the event at separate ceremonies held by each of RIT’s nine colleges and two academic centers. Jennifer Smith, of Sidney, received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from RIT’s Kate Gleason College […]
Talking trash at the China Transfer Station
by Irene Belanger China Transfer Station Co-Coordinator We are excited about the Maine Department of Environmental Protection providing approvals to the Fiberight/Municipal Review Committee proposal to build a municipal solid waste processing facility in Hampden. Post 2018, China will be sending municipal solid waste to that plant. Organics will be a significant ingredient in processing […]
Useful Citizens Tour: Guided walking tour of Skowhegan’s North Cemetery
by Melvin Burnham Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center will be hosting a tour of the historic North Cemetery off Madison Avenue on July 29th at 10 AM. During this guided walking tour participants will visit with some notable citizens that proved to be useful in developing country, community, and business. In her two […]
Student films rock the MIFF festival
by Bonnie N. Davis The public screening and awards ceremony of the 39th Maine Student Film Festival, held on Saturday, July 16, at the Waterville Opera House, proved once again that Maine kids are not only talented, but also gifted in their ability to tell stories through film. Jordan Bell, from Colby College Career Center, […]