The Maine Business School and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have joined forces to create Finances in a Flash, an innovative online training designed…
Education
The Cushing Community School students have been busy growing vegetables and flowers from seed, and creating informational posters to be ready for their fourth annual plant, seedling, and bake sale…
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will celebrate its 78th commencement on Sunday, honoring the achievements of hundreds of graduates as they gather…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a 7-part online lunch and learn series intended to help farmers take their soil health to the…
Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) will host its Senior Achievement Night on Wednesday, May 28, at 6 p.m., at the Crosby Center at 96 Church Street in Belfast,…
Maine's Department of Education, in partnership with the nonprofit Educate Maine, announced the 16 County Teachers of the Year for 2025 on May 14, at the Hall of Flags in the State Capitol.
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On June 10, Camden will vote for two candidates from a field of four candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…
Every spring, hundreds of teenagers descend on the nation’s capital for a multi-day conference where they learn how the US government works and have a chance to…
The virtual museum experience takes a multi-facted journey through the iconic industry
ROCKLAND—Sebastian and Coral Crissey, both 25, just launched the state's first virtual Maine Lobster Museum this week…
ROCKLAND — On May 4, Junior/Cadette Troop 1693 hosted this year's Daisy Tea Party with a Disney Princess Theme. Fifteen Daisies from four Knox County troops met new friends, played princess themed…
An Informational Night for Adas Yoshuron Hebrew School and Youth Programs will be held Wednesday, May 28, from 7 - 8 p.m., at Adas Yoshuron Synagogue, 50 Willow Street, Rockland.
Meet the…
Students of the Belfast Marine Institute's Marine Studies class recently hosted local Captain David Black, who came into school to discuss the history, economics and equipment…
BANGOR — Kate Braestrup, of Lincolnville, was recognized by the Husson University Board of Trustees, who bestowed on her an honorary degree for public service.
"The honorary degree…
team players
Students at Thomaston Grammar School have been focusing on cooperation during the month of April. Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being cooperative at a school-…
now an annual convention
WASHINGTON — Girl Scout member Kayleigh Young recently received a Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME) for organizing the first Annual Teen Mental Health…
Avery Bailey and Kloe Madonado, Cadette Girl Scouts from Warren and Rockland, earned their Silver Award for creating animal care boxes with pet…
ROCKPORT — Riley School will hold its annual auction fundraiser Saturday, May 10, from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
"As a small, nonprofit, independent…
ORONO — The University of Maine’s 2025 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students will be May 10-11 at the Cross Insurance…
Several Belfast students and BMI staff recently took part in the inaugural voyage of the Belfast Marine Institute’s fleet of kayaks. The BMI announced it would be hosting a weekly Monday…
ROCKLAND — On Friday, May 16, the City of Rockland will host its annual Bike to Work and School Day. The event will take place at Chapman Park, on the corner of…
The Best of Maine's Museums and Galleries
"Artist/educator Deb Vendetti has graciously used her extensive art knowledge and network of colleagues to create an exceptional itinerary of weekly Tuesday trips, each with privately guided tours…
WALDOBORO — Medomak Middle School announces its 3rd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2024-25 school year.
HIGH HONORS – 8TH GRADE
Anthony…
Belfast Area High School announces its Quarter 3 Honor Roll for the 2024-25 academic year.
Grade 9
HIGH HONORS: Ian Beal, Luciana…
WALDOBORO — Educational Technician and BHP Kathy Kee has been awarded the 2025 Horace Mann Muggs and Kisses Award for Medomak Valley High School for exemplary service to…
The fifth annual Finding Our Way live storytelling event to benefit Wayfinder Schools will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 1, at the Camden Opera House.
This year’s event…
BELFAST — The Belfast Free Library and the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC) will be offering two free computer classes in May 2025: “Windows 11 Basics” on…
On April 18, former Arizona Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, President of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, announced the 54 exceptional college…
ST GEORGE — The St. George MSU Board has approved Dr. Christina Wotton as the next superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. The current superintendent, Mike Felton, who has led the district for ten…
As Maine’s battle with the Trump administration over transgender student athletes intensifies and enters the courts, legal experts say the consequences could be huge — and extend far beyond…
Camden Hills Regional High School is celebrating 25 years of productions on the stage of the Strom Auditorium. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, a musical featuring students in…
visit the site where the patriots hatched their plot against the British
Spend the day in historic Machias, where the very first naval battle of the Revolutionary War happened. Visit the Burnham Tavern where the patriots hatched their plot against the British and which…
ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School (CHRHS) Jazz Ensemble wrapped up a successful festival season with a standout performance at the prestigious UNH Clark…
WALDOBORO — On the morning of April 15, Medomak Valley High School held its annual Philbrook Speech Competition, an event that highlights and rewards…
Boothbay Railway Village Museum
Saturday, May 10
Festival events begin at the Harbor Theater's screening of "The Train" (https://youtu.be/guShTdbHjL8) - Free admission courtesy of BRVM. RSVP to the theater to attend at…
getting TV, phone services online
BELFAST — Join Belfast Free Library for a one-session computer class on “Cutting the Cord,” Tuesday, April 29, from 2 - 3 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High…
Waldo County Technical Center announces its Students of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of the 2024-25 academic year.
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application deadline May 5
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14-18 an hourly-paid position in the Teen Ag Crew at Erickson Fields…
April 11 Topics: denuclearization and persistent organic pollutants
Approximately 55 students representing Belfast, Mt View, Oceanside and Searsport high schools, along with the Ecology Learning Center, a charter high school in Unity, are busy practicing their…
demonstrating research, creativity, and ability to explore real world problems
Three students from the Belfast Community Outreach Program for Education, BCOPE, competed against nearly 300 high schoolers from across the state at the annual Maine State Science Fair, held on…
OLD TOWN — The University of Maine unveiled its new robotic milking barn – the third of its kind in Maine and a new resource for bolstering the…
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 4th annual 4-H Agricultural Symposium for Maine teens on April 21–22.
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AUGUSTA — Tuesday, April 1, more than 800 high school students gathered in the Augusta Civic Center this week to compete in the 46th Annual Maine State…
Points North Institute leads panel and Q&A with youth filmmakers
BELFAST — On Tuesday, May 27, at 6 p.m., Torchlight Media, Colonial Theatre, and Points North Institute will host a special community event and fundraiser…
for students who have completed third, fourth, fifth grade
LIBERTY — Citizen’s Association of Liberty Lakes (CALL) will be offering its annual free Lake Keepers Camp, August 4-8, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Lake St George State Park…
WALDOBORO — Medomak Valley High School announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
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WALDOBORO — Teacher William Hinkley was presented with Blueberry Broadcasting’s Teacher Appreciation Award created to recognize Mainer’s dedication to the intellectual and emotional…
WALDOBORO — Susan Jones has been awarded Medomak Valley High School’s Horace Mann Crystal Apple Award for 2025 for distinguished teaching.
"Susan is without doubt…
ROCKPORT — Riley School invites girls ages 7-14 to its campus Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for “The Art and Science of Nature." This…
can be trusted to do what is asked of them, to contribute, to be loyal to friends, classmates, family members
THOMASTON — Students at Thomaston Grammar School have been focusing on honesty during the month of March. Several students at TGS were recognized for their honesty at a school-wide assembly on…
Dive into Vernal Pools
BELFAST — The next session of Youth Community Science Explorers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)…
