Albin Darby of Fryeburg earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for spring 2026 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester.
Susie Butler of Bridgton and Zackary Emery of Fryeburg have been named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the winter semester that ended May 2026. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher.
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