In late September, students at Sweet Tree School launched a 16-foot-long catamaran at the Hobbs Pond public landing. The boat is the newest addition to the school’s growing flotilla of three…
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10-foot mast, is made of plywood and local spruce and pine
Lincoln Academy will hold an Eighth Grade & Prospective Student Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6:30-8 p.m.
During this event, prospective students and their families will be…
New Maine law requires large food generators, like schools, to keep food out of the trash
Every year in Maine, …
Shipwreck-ology 101
BAHS students in Chip Lagerbom and Genna Black's Marine Studies class wrapped up their unit on Underwater Archaeology with a recent visit to a fore-shore shipwreck along…
A Statewide Challenge for Schools That Moves, Inspires, and Unites Maine Kids
WinterKids has officially opened registration for the 2026 Winter Games Competitive Track, a high-energy, four-week challenge that helps schools…
free and open to the public
The Owls Head Transportation Museum invites families to step back in time—and into a little Halloween magic—at Night at the Museum: Living History on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 - 7 p.m. This free…
'Having respect for yourself and for your community members is extremely important'
Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being respectful at a school-wide assembly on October 1.
Students receiving the Respect Award were: Myla-Rose York, Austin…
help train calves
ROCKPORT — This fall, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm…
nominated by Governor Janet Mills and confirmed by the Maine Senate
AUGUSTA — The Maine Community College System (MCCS) welcomes Jasmine Sanders, of Augusta, as the new student trustee on the Board of Trustees.…
While subbing as a teacher, Felton had the good fortune to meet fifth grader Ben Tolman
ROCKPORT — Area youth presented history and patriotism programs at the September 20 meeting of Lady Knox Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at the Rockport Masonic Center. The DAR…
One way people ingest a group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS is through consuming produce, dairy and meat products that have been exposed to…
Getting Deep into the Subject
Belfast Area High School students in Chip Lagerbom and Genna Black's Marine Studies class recently practiced with one of the Belfast Marine Institute's ROVs (Remote…
partnership with University of Maine’s 4-H program
A monthly program focused on exploration of climate change is being formed in Belfast. STEAM Team Youth Community Science Explorers Group is for youth ages 7-12, and meets monthly at the…
on a paleontology hunt
On Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m., the Rockport Public Library will host Go2Science for a youth-oriented, interactive S.T.E.M. event entitled, “Paleo Problem Solving.”
…
Patriot Insurance announces the 2025 recipients of the Patriot Education Scholarship program.
Students receiving the scholarship must have…
demonstrating exceptional dedication and efforts
Patricia St. Clair, a Knox County volunteer from Saint George, is the Girl Scouts of Maine's Volunteer of the Month of June. St. Clair is currently involved as a…
In Technology Director Mike Arsenault’s office at the Yarmouth School Department, papers and boxes sat on his desk — some of it swag from the tech company MagicSchool,…
donations accepted Sept. 17-19
The Thomaston Dog Park (TDPA) is hosting its annual tag and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Thomaston Academy…
As part of the Belfast Marine Institute's initiative The Floating Classroom, Belfast Area High School students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class…
ORONO — University of Maine alumnus Blaine Moores has donated $2 million to launch a symposium series that will bring nationally prominent figures…
Four Maine educators representing counties from the coast to the highlands are state finalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year.
Bridget Wright, an English…
BRUNSWICK — Beginning September 15, several MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) programs currently situated at 66 Baribeau Drive in Brunswick will relocate to the…
With the help of a donation from…
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab recently achieved Core Accreditation through the National Plant Diagnostic Network (…
St. George Municipal School District superintendent Mike Felton thought long and hard about opting into a Maine Department of Education program to have public school…
'an innovative and visionary leader'
On Aug. 27, the school boards of the Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) and School Administrative District 38 (Camden-Rockport K-8) together announced that their…
Thousands of Maine students will participate in overnight outdoor educational experiences in the coming school year, at no cost to their districts, according to the University of Maine.…
News from School Administrative District 28 and Five Towns CSD
The following was submitted by School Administrative District (Camden-Rockport K-8)/Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) Superintendent's Office on…
Local teen's cause combats online bullying and fosters human connection
CAMDEN — Electra Bennett, 17, from Camden, got a life lesson she didn't expect last year when her parents took her phone away for four months to focus on studying and improve her grades.
"I…
Belfast Senior College announces its 2025 fall semester schedule. Registration opens Tuesday, September 2, and classes start on September 22.…
board member expectations, athletic fields, declining enrollment at younger grades
The two school boards representing School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and the Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) will convene Aug. 21 to talk about the role of…
raises important considerations for livestock care, wildlife management, public health
ORONO — The University of Maine and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) have confirmed the presence of an invasive Asian…
improve grazing practices and soil health
University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Maine Grass Farmers Network, the National Grazing Land Coalition, and Northern Tilth announce a three-day series of…
ORONO — Maine’s coastal communities have been hooked on the Atlantic bluefin tuna since at least the late 1880s — first as bycatch, until the 1930s when the fish became a prized target in…
ROCKLAND — As of August 8, OUT Maine has awarded a record number of educational scholarships to seven students across the state, according to OUT Maine, in a news…
ORONO — When Connor Daigle of Union, Maine attended a career event at the Maine Business School, he didn’t expect it would lead him to a top-tier…
Merryspring Nature Center will host a free program exploring owl pellets, Friday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m., as part of its Free Family Fridays series.…
American Legion Post 1 - Shawn Driscoll Memorial Motorcycle Ride Scholarship - Landon Marquis
Amon Vaughn Memorial Scholarship- Lydia Gurney
Appleton High School Alumni Scholarship…
From Lincolnville School Committee, administrators
To the Town of Lincolnville:…
Families are invited to come to the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 2 - 3 p.m., to experience Mr. Drew’s…
The School House playground (at the Montessori School) at 58 Elm Street in Camden will be closed to the public from 3 p.m. on Monday, July 28, until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30.
Maine…
art opening on Saturday, August 2
"A powerful blend of art, science, and student engagement is coming to life in Midcoast Maine through Project Sturgeon Bride, a collaborative effort by local artist Julie Crane, eighth grade…
Eight 2025 Maine County Teachers of the Year in the running for 2026 Maine State Teacher of the Year
Eight exceptional Maine educators are state semifinalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year. As members of the 2025 Maine County Teacher of the Year cohort, they…
Zoe Richardson, of Rockland, is one of 14 recent high school graduates from Northern New England who've been awarded $1,000 Career & Technical…
attend virtual classes while completing hands-on clinical training at the hospital
In its third year, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital continues its partnership with Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) to offer a local distance learning program designed to prepare students for…
rsu 20 among districts rejecting proposed budget
A small group of people gathered in a sweltering cafetorium — a room that serves as both cafeteria and auditorium — at Gray-New Gloucester High School on…
in-depth horticultural education with meaningful community service
Gardeners with a passion for community service are invited to apply for the 2025-26 Master Gardener Volunteer training offered by University of Maine Cooperative…
Aug. 1 deadline: trades, engineering, construction management, aviation, marine, rail, heavy equipment operation, diesel mechanics
Maine Better Transportation (MBTA) is seeking applicants for scholarships awarded through the MBTA Educational Foundation. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to…
part of the largest Mitchell Scholar class to date
KNOX and WALDO COUNTIES — Eleven recent high school graduates from Knox and Waldo Counties have been named 2025 Mitchell Scholars by the Mitchell Institute.
"The 2025 Scholars join more…
donate before Aug. 10 to support 2025 Backpack Program
CAMDEN — It’s that time of year again and West Bay Rotary’s Backpack Program is back for the 2025-26 school year.
Rotarian Barbara Heard started the Backpack Program in 2012 and continues…
