ORONO — The University of Maine System (UMS) learned Monday that its funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been temporarily paused, according to a March 11 news release…
Education
"This pause is temporary in nature while USDA evaluates if it should take any follow-on actions related to prospective Title VI or Title IX violations"
As the Trump administration moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, state officials face growing uncertainty around the future of school funding in Maine.…
The Class of 2025 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award at Medomak Valley High School…
deadline March 31, 2025
THOMASTON — The Knox Museum, home of Revolutionary General and first Secretary of War, Henry Knox, is accepting applications for its 2025 summer internship program. This summer long program offers…
The Maine Principals Association has named Gabriel Nathan Lash, of Waldoboro, as recipient of its 2025 Principal's Award.
The MPA established the Principal’s…
RSU 71 has opened its registration for Kindergarten and Pre-K for school year 2025-2026.…
Belfast Area High School has announced the selection of this year’s DAR Good Citizen: Marley Kormann, daughter of Eric and Tanya Kormann of Belfast.
The Good Citizen selection process…
May 1, 2025 deadline
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is currently accepting applications for the Bank’s 2025 Career & Technical Education Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is…
high school students getting hands-on experience, hospital tours
Students enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at Waldo County Technical Center are now almost halfway through their clinical rotations at…
Waldo County Technical Center announces the Students of the Quarter for 2024-25 second quarter.
A.M.
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The Waldo County Extension Association in cooperation with the Maine 4-H Foundation announces the availability of a $1,500 scholarship for a Waldo County resident…
WALDOBORO — Medomak Middle School announces the Quarter 2 Honor Roll for the 2024-25 academic year.
High Honors
Grade 8: Aiden Taylor, Bradley Carlson, Caroline…
Belfast, Camden, and online
"Looking for some fun, interesting and informative classes? The seeds for Belfast Senior College’s Spring semester have been planted and soon those who are browsing the class list will find…
ROCKLAND — Wednesday, March 5, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Rockland Public Library will offer Tech Class: "Keeping Your Online Accounts Safe."
This class walks you through…
After Maine's Dept. of Education…
exploring the applications that Apple provides for free
BELFAST — The Belfast Free Library and the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC) will be offering a free “iPhone Intermediate” class on March 3, 4, and 5, from 2…
now accepting applications for 2025 scholarships
College of the Atlantic, Maine College of Art & Design, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, and University of New England will join The Worthington…
The following students at Belfast Area High School have been named to the Second Quarter Honor Roll:
Grade 9
HIGH HONORS: Ian Beal, Luciana Birocco, Walden Cutting,…
CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has launched a new initiative to empower the next generation of leaders: inviting high school students to participate as Junior Grant Readers.
"With…
required jackets cost money, donations appreciated
Students at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) participated in their annual SkillsUSA competition at the local level on January 24, 2025. The winners of these…
sensitive to the feelings of others
Students at TGS have been focusing on empathy during the month of January, 2025. Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being empathetic at a school-wide assembly on…
inviting seventh graders to apply before Feb. 28
ROCKLAND — Now in its 31st year, Rockland-based Trekkers’ youth mentoring program is inviting seventh graders that live in Rockland, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Cushing, Owls Head, and St. George…
CAMDEN-ROCKPORT — With the tense…
South School, an elementary school in Regional School Unit 13 (RSU 13), is making progress on its outdoor learning center and trail project, thanks to the support of local businesses and…
WARREN — For little legs, reaching a 100-mile physical activity goal can feel like a daunting challenge.
But thanks to a new 100 Mile Club program piloted at Warren Community School by the…
Camden Rockport Elementary School is now accepting applications for its Nature-Based Pre-K Program for the 2025-26 school year. The program emphasizes outdoor learning, a curriculum guided by…
Deadline April 1, 2025
ROCKLAND — As of January 10, OUT Maine is now accepting applications for its annual college scholarship fund for Maine students.
Thanks to a…
Rockport was the first of five municipalities in the Five Town CSD to report voting results on a proposed $7.3 million spending package after the polls closed at 8 p.m., Jan. 14. Within one half…
Maine Scouting news
WATERVILLE — The Kennebec Valley District of Scouting has elected Eric Handley of Sidney to serve as District Scouting Chairman and Christopher Santiago of Vassalboro was…
Deadline March 1
Students who will graduate from Maine public high schools this spring and plan to attend a two- or four-year college in fall 2025 are invited to complete the online application for the $10,000…
BANGOR — Husson University announces the academic achievements of students recently named to the President's List, Dean's List and Honors List for the Spring 2024…
Each and every one of us can have a positive impact on those around us
THOMASTON — Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for having gratitude at a school-wide assembly on January 10.
Students receiving the Gratitude Award were: Violet…
Musicals from 1936–1957
WALDOBORO — This winter, Coastal Senior College, which offers lifelong learners enrichment through courses and other activities in Lincoln and Knox Counties, will hold a special trio of mid-day…
free program Started by Searsmont Town Library and Belfast Flying Shoes
The little after-school music program for elementary school aged students living in Morrill, Belmont and Searsmont returns in 2025 for a 4th year.
…
to fund HVAC fixes, artificial turf, new siding, windows on school, auditorium repairs
CAMDEN — On Thursday, Jan. 2, the…
2024 Maine Teacher of the Year Joshua Chard at 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Elementary students in Portland recently created original ornaments that are now on the national stage, decorating Maine’s tree for the 2024 National Christmas Tree display…
School Union 69, which…
BELFAST — The Belfast Free Library and the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC) will be offering two series of free computer classes: “iPhone Basics” on January…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Virtual Learning is kicking off 2025 with two opportunities in January, a series on climate civic action and a…
Belfast Senior College is offering a 2025 Winterim semester. Classes on a variety of topics begin on January 20 and will be presented in multiple downtown Belfast venues and via Zoom. Belfast…
The Five Town CSD Adult Education program is offering classes beginning the first week of January at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport. …
Coastal Senior College, serving midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, opened registration on December 10 for its nine winter courses set to begin the week of January 13.
Three of the…
Belfast Marine Institute students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class at Belfast Area High School recently navigated their way around Penobscot Bay using nautical charts…
This winter, Coastal Senior College, which offers lifelong learners enrichment through courses and other activities in Lincoln and Knox counties, will hold classes and activities across a wide…
Money to repair high school siding, replace windows, install new HVAC system, lay artificial turf over Don Palmer Field
CAMDEN — A request from the Five…
THOMASTON — Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for responsibly at a school-wide assembly on December 2nd. Students receiving the Responsibility Award were: Mattie Stenger…
Church asks court to halt real estate negotiations with Waldo CAP
BELFAST — On Dec. 2, UMaine…
Scouts from Scouting America Troop 200 and Cub Scout Pack 200 were given the privilege on Veterans Day of presenting the colors to begin American Legion Post 30’s annual…
