Junior Achievement

BANGOR – The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation board of directors has awarded Junior Achievement of Maine a $2,500 grant. The grant will help fund five classes at the high school level in the Bangor area.

Junior Achievement of Maine provides economic education programs to children in kindergarten through grade 12. The program is unique in the economic education world because a trained volunteer from the local business community is in the classroom, sharing experiences and providing a link to the outside world.

Lawncare certification

ORONO – The Professional Landcare Network in Herndon, Va., announced recently that Josiah Ladd of Orono has passed the certified turf grass professional test and is now nationally certified. Certification requires the designee to demonstrate significant competency and skill in the landscape and lawn care industries.