Makenna Mcdevitt News Today

Oliver Brown, a sixth-grader at Harrison Middle School, prevails in the 15th round of a competition held for the second straight year over Zoom.

Hancock Grammar School student to compete in Maine State Spelling Bee HANCOCK — That is where Hancock Grammar School eighth-grader Makenna McDevitt is headed.  After winning the Hancock County Spelling Bee at the end of February, McDevitt is preparing for the Maine State Spelling Bee on March 25 at 6 p.m.  “I think I’m a little nervous, but less so since it’s going to be online this year,” McDevitt said.  She said she is also “a little excited because I’ve never gotten this far...