DEER ISLE—Katie Hutchinson won a $5,000 scholarship as a finalist in a national essay contest, an achievement that eventually may be more satisfying than winning the semifinals in girls basketball.
Hutchinson, a senior at Deer Isle-Stonington High School, learned in December she was one of 10 grand prize winners in a contest sponsored by Next Gen Personal Finance. Then, in February, she played in the Mariners’ tournament victories all the way to the regional finals.
“In the long run, the $5,000 [is better], but in the short run, the semifinals,” Hutchinson said in an interview on Tuesday, February 25.
Her decision to enter the contest grew out of her personal finance class, taught by Rhonda Turner for the first time this school year.
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Stonington select board candidates on why they're running
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Hurvitt to replace England as interim superintendent
Fills in during search for new superintendent
2021 lobster harvest the most valuable in the history of the fishery
75% increase over 2020
Flores receives Presidential Award for excellence in teaching
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Blue Hill planning board approves hospital plan
A $25 million investment for the long term
Live at the Grandstand!
Get your groove on at the Grandstand Stage with a wide variety of live events throughout the fair.
Despite the rain, Stonington still has to haul water, fixes leak
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The Odd Fellows pitch in
Helping a neighbor, painting a house
Just For Kids holds its last graduation
Terri-Lee Jones retires
Fishermen's Wives donate $10,000 to Blue Hill YMCA
Safety programs, swimming lessons on tap
