Winslow Track & Field Champions

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The Winslow High School boys track and field team

The Winslow High School boys track and field team recently claimed the class B state championship. The team also won the Community Cup and the KVAC title. They last won a state crown in 1966. Pictured are the athletes who qualified and competed in the state meet at Yarmouth on June 3. Front, Jake Warn. First row, from left to right, Nelson Reynolds, Alister Piccini, Max Spaulding, Adam O’Conner, Ryan Fredette and Tyler Martin. Middle, Josh Olin, Ben Dorval, Nick Tiner, Jake Witham and Jake Bisson. Back, Nate Gagnon, Ben Abbott, Spencer Miranda and Jamie Sears.

Photo by Central Maine Photography

Graduating seniors

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Dancers from Stage Presence For Dancers, in Winslow, under the direction of Heather Vigue-Beaster, performed in the school’s 17th annual spring production entitled “Movement Speaks,” on April 28-29-30, at the Messalonskee Performing Arts Center, in Oakland. Graduating seniors Amica Jolicoeur, Shelby Stanley, Juliana Vanegas, Madison Grass and Jordan Jabar perform in a special piece with instructors Heather Vigue-Beaster and Ashley Roberge.

Photo by Mark Huard, owner of Central Maine Photography

Austin Ireland graduates from Thomas College with degree in law enforcement

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by Mark Huard

Austin Ireland

Austin Ireland was trying to decide where to attend college when he was a senior at Winslow High School. That year he ended up getting the opportunity to go on some ride-alongs with local police departments and quickly realized that law enforcement was his passion. With the help of his family, Ireland decided to attend Thomas College the following year for its criminal justice program and it was one of the best decisions he’s ever made. “Since the very beginning, Thomas College was a great fit for me and helped me every step of the way to achieve my personal and professional goals. The faculty and friends I made at Thomas made my four years there not just enjoyable and exciting but some of the best years that I know I’ll cherish forever. I’m beyond excited to start a new chapter in my life and begin my career in law enforcement. I am truly thankful I had the opportunity to go to Thomas College.”

Being a law enforcement officer is something that he’s wanted to do and Thomas College has helped him achieve that goal.

Photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography staff

Easter egg hunt held by Winslow Baptist Church

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Zane Buker is searching for Easter eggs during the Eggstravagant Egg Hunt on April 15.
Photo by Tawni Lively, Central Maine Photography staff

The Winslow Baptist Church was the site of an Easter egg hunt for hundreds of children and their families during the Eggstravagant Egg Hunt on April 15. The annual tradition is held at the park and playground on Halifax and Dallaire streets, in Winslow. According to pastor Larry Lakey, “We really love this community and are happy to serve kids and their families in such a fun way!”

Winslow boys capture basketball tourney crown

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WINSLOW — The Winslow eighth grade boys travel basketball team won the 2017 Bob Messier Basketball Tournament held at the Old Town-Orono YMCA. This championship capped a successful season when the team went 15-4. They also captured third place at the 38th annual Boothbay Region YMCA Basketball Classic. Team members, front row, from left to right, Joseph Lopes,  Jameson Carey, Jake Berard, Marek Widerynski and Cameron Cobb. Back, Hunter Gagne, Robbie Clark, Holden Dart, Reid Gagnon, Jack Bilodeau and Colby Genest. Not pictured are coaches Chris Biolodau, Jay Carey and Mike Gagnon.   Contributed photo

A season of success and championships

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The China Middle School girls varsity basketball team experienced a fantastic season, capped off by a win in the SVAC championship game against Vassalboro Community School. Both China and Vassalboro had only one loss each during the regular season, to each other, with both games decided by one point. On February 17, the two teams met for a third time for the conference championship with the China girls pulling out a thrilling three-point victory. Schools participating in the SVAC are China, Windsor, St. Michael’s, of Augusta, Vassalboro, Palermo, Chelsea, Temple Academy, of Waterville, and Whitefield. China team members include, front row, from left to right, Courtney Paine, Mackenzie Roderick, Hayden Hoague, Madison Lully and Sarah Praul. Back row, Samantha Golden, Catherine Durant, Katie Bourque, Coach Ryan Reed, Acadia Senkbeil, Madyx Kennedy, Julia Barber, Emily Clark, Lili Lefebvre, and assistant coach Mike Crommett. Absent from photo, Emma Jefferson.
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The Winslow Youth Wrestling team went through another successful season. Front row, from left to right, Ben Thomas, Hunter Bussell, Liam McKenney, Kael Segars, Ryder Rodrigue, Ethan Larrabee, Owen Vigue and Noah Young. Back, coach Kris Segars, Morgan McKenney, Gunner Bussell, Ian McKenney, Troy Hachey Chase Larrabee, Benjamin Ireland and coach Frank Ouellette.
Photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography staff

The Central Maine Youth Hockey Association Bantam Hornets won the gold medal at the MHD March showdown tournament, posting a 4-1 record during the event. Front, goalie Thomas Thornton. Front row, from left to right, Wyatt Grenier, CJ Larson, Tyler Harris, Ethan Timmins, Joel Parker, Owen Evans and Chase Cuevas Bumps. Back row, Coach Evans, Dominic Burgoyne, Nathan Miller, Nicolas Fontaine, Dominic Rodrigue, Coach Rodrigue, Abigail Ross, Katie Bailey, Connor Evans, Thomas Fortin and Coach Gendreau.
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Winslow players in Raider Rumble tourney

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Winslow Rec basketball team members, from left, Braden Rioux, Tyler Nadeau and Justin Rodgers playing in the Raider Rumble Tournament on February 25.

Photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography staff

Lambrecht named candidate for presidential scholarship

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Samuel A. Lambrecht, a graduating senior at Winslow High School, has been named one of more than 4,000 candidates in the 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.5 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2017.

Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 53rd year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by executive order of the president to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts.

Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year’s senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth. All Scholars are invited to Washington, D.C. in June for the National Recognition Program, featuring various events and enrichment activities and culminating in the presentation of the Presidential Scholars Medallion during a White House-sponsored ceremony.

A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select 800 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the Scholars in May.

Scholars will be invited to Washington, D.C., for several days in June to receive the Presidential Scholars Medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities.

Samuel A. Lambrecht is the son of Bruce and Hilary Lambrecht, of Winslow.

Winslow reverend opens state Senate in prayer

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Rev. Larry Lakey

Rev. Larry Lakey

On February 28, Rev. Larry Lakey, of Winslow, served as Pastor of the Day, delivering the opening prayer in the Maine State Senate.

Rev. Lakey serves as senior pastor at the Winslow Baptist Church, where he has led the congregation since 2015. Originally from New Jersey, Rev. Lakey previously served in youth and children’s ministry in both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Messiah College, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massa­chusetts.

“It was an honor to meet Rev. Lakey today, and to have him open our day in prayer,” said Maine State Senator, Scott Cyrway, who represents Senate District 16.

 

Sixth place winners at state meet

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The Waterville/Winslow first-year co-op high school boys swim team placed sixth at the class A state championship meet held on February 20, at Bowdoin College, in Brunswick. Front row, left to right, Eric Booth, Zack Laflamme, Isaiah Vernier and Spencer Jones. Back, Carter Jones, John Reinsert and Jake Witham. Eric Booth and Jake Witham both achieved new school records.

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