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Rockland’s South School’s Jenny West does annual book giveaway as a labor of love
When all it takes is 10 free books to turn reluctant readers into eager readers
Fri, 12/20/2019 - 4:00pm

ROCKLAND—On Wednesday, December 18, a classroom in Rockland’s South School looked like a book sale with 4,600 children’s books filling every available table and box underneath. The best part? Every single book was given away for free. This is the fifth year educator Jenny West got to feel like Oprah Winfrey and do the “Favorite Things” Giveaway, in which every student from South School got to pick 10 books to keep and bring home. “I started the Books in Every Nook program years ago because I’m...
Semester begins Jan. 21; enter drawing for $1,000 scholarship
‘On-the-Spot Admit Day’ for UMA Spring 2020 enrollment
Fri, 12/20/2019 - 8:00am
ROCKLAND — The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) will be offering an “On-the-Spot Admit Day,” Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at locations statewide, including Rockland. Locations include Augusta, Bangor, Brunswick, East Millinocket, Ellsworth, Houlton, Lewiston, Rockland, Rumford, Saco, and South Paris. To find a location near you visit: https://www.uma.edu/locations/ UMA admissions representatives will be available to help recent high school graduates, transfer students, and...
Belfast Senior College announces Winterim courses
Fri, 12/20/2019 - 8:00am
BELFAST — Belfast Senior College has announced courses for the Winterim session January 16 – February 6, 2020. Here comes History, Literature, Music, Language Nature, Technology, Fine Arts and Life Experiences. Thursday Mornings, 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. George Eliot’s last novel: Daniel Deronda Ethical Theory: A Touchstone for Morality Bird Brain: The Cognitive Skills of Birds Twentieth Century Sculptors Pub Quiz Eight Jazz Divas Latin: an Overview Loving Boats Thursday...
Oceanside High school students to share views on the era of Social Media
POSTPONED: Camden Conference presents ‘What can we learn about how the world works from digital natives?’
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 3:45pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. ROCKLAND — On Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m., Oceanside high school students, members of the school’s Liberal Arts Academy and the Gifted and Talented Program, present their views on the era of Social Media, their primary source for communication, information, and education. The students will moderate their own panel discussion, and members of the community will then have the opportunity to ask questions. The event takes place in Oceanside High School...
comprehensive curriculum on shellfish and seaweed production for fishermen looking to diversify their income
Aquaculture course in Brunswick to livestream at Hutchinson Center
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 3:30pm

BRUNSWICK/BELFAST — Commercial fishermen and members of fishing families who are interested in diversifying their incomes are invited to participate in an aquaculture training course offered by Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, Coastal Enterprises, Inc., Maine Aquaculture Association, and University of Maine Sea Grant and Cooperative Extension. Aquaculture production of shellfish and seaweed presents an opportunity for Maine fishermen and other coastal residents to continue to work on the...
Belfast students become first to participate in TECHsploration
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 8:00am

WALDO — Eighth graders at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast were the first time participants in TECHsploration, a pilot program launched the week of December 9, by Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC). TECHsploration is an immersion experience that allows students to spend a full morning or afternoon in a technical program of their choice. This exposure gives eighth graders a sense, before they reach high school, of possible career choices and of what actually happens in the programs at WCTC...
Two Camden Hills Regional High School students receive national honors
Wed, 12/18/2019 - 11:15pm

ROCKPORT — In a school-wide assembly on Wednesday, December 18, the student body of Camden Hills Regional High School honored two students who attained national recognition. Dr. Shawn Carlson said in an opening statement that, “a national spotlight shows how gifted you all are.” Annabel Parker, a soprano, was selected to perform on a national radio show and Kristina Kelly, a member of the Camden Hills girls soccer team, has been selected the United Soccer Coaches "National Player of the Year"...
‘Having medical and behavioral health care at school saves your child from missing time away from school’
Medomak Valley High establishes on-campus School Health Center
Wed, 12/18/2019 - 6:00pm

WALDOBORO — The administration at Medomak Valley High School announced Wednesday, Dec. 18 the school has established a partnership with LincolnHealth to open a School Health Center. The center will be located on the high school’s campus as part of the current health office and will be similar to a doctor’s office at the school for students. “Having medical and behavioral health care at school saves your child from missing time away from school,” said Medomak Valley principal Linda Pease. “Your...
‘highly deserving of every tool we can give them to continue their success’
RSU 13 occupational therapists raising funds to purchase self-regulating device
Tue, 12/17/2019 - 8:00pm

ROCKLAND — A trio of occupational therapists in one local school district are raising funds to purchase a device to assist students overcome challenges and gain an education. RSU 13 occupational therapists Kasey Drinkwater, Lauren Watts and Heather Nelson are seeking to purchase a steamroller, which would be the district’s fourth. Steamrollers have several benefits for students, according to Drinkwater, including providing sensory feedback many students need, working on body awareness,...
Waldo County Technical Center names Students of the Quarter
Tue, 12/17/2019 - 1:45pm

WALDO — Waldo County Technical Center has announced the Students of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Students of the Quarter for students who attend in the morning: William Turner - Automotive Technology; Abraham Richard - Welding Technology; Rayden Grymes - Graphic Design; Cooper Grierson - Electrical Trades; Zachary Ward - CNA; Anthony Frost - Composites/ESP; Michael Johnson - Culinary Arts; and Anthony LaPore - ESP. Students of the...
educational programs about exotic animals
Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too at Belfast Free Library
Tue, 12/17/2019 - 9:45am

BELFAST — Belfast Free Library welcomes animal educator Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too, on Monday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. Mr. Drew organizes educational programs about exotic animals. He is also a rehabilitator and outreach program facilitator for injured, neglected and unwanted exotic animals, either finding them good homes or adding them to his shows for educational purposes. Drew has worked in the animal industry for more than 30 years, publishing magazine articles and appearing on CNN with advice...
Vaping increases
Maine CDC survey: High school students report doubling use of e-cigarettes since 2017
Fri, 12/13/2019 - 1:45pm
Results from the 2019 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) show an increase in the number of Maine high school students who report e-cigarette use, and vaping. Survey results for 2019 show that 28.7 percent of Maine high school students report currently using e-cigarettes (at least one time in the past 30 days), an increase from 15.3 percent in 2017, according to a Dec. 13 Maine CDC report. Maine's 2019 MIYHS high school results align with the most recent data from the National Youth...
Waldo County Technical Center students welcome fifth graders
Fri, 12/13/2019 - 1:15pm

Waldo County’s fifth graders recently had the opportunity to see what could await them if they chose to attend Waldo County Technical Center as high school students. WCTC hosted fifth grade students from Searsport, Belfast Mount View and Drinkwater Elementary schools. Another visit from RSU 3 outlying elementary schools is planned for later this school year. Students visiting WCTC were given a tour of the Tech Center and each child was able to visit two programs of their choice, spending about...
open enrollment anticipated to start february 2020
Waldo County’s Ecology Learning Center will open its doors for the 2020-21 school year
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 12:45pm

AUGUSTA — The Ecology Learning Center will officially become the 10th and final charter school to open in Maine. The Maine Charter School Commission voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 10, to authorize a charter for the proposed high school, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2020 in Waldo County. The decision means Maine has reached its statutorily mandated cap on charter schools and cannot open more unless legislators lift the cap or a charter school in the state closes. “I feel grateful...
Student Cabinet provides forum for students’ voices to be heard
Islesboro sixth grader appointed to state’s Student Cabinet
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 10:15pm

ISLESBORO — Islesboro Central School has announced that sixth grade student Gaby Zlotkowski will be one of two representatives on the newly formed Student Cabinet for the Maine Department of Education. The group is comprised of students from all 16 counties in Maine, from fourth grade to college freshmen, from diverse educational experiences, according to a memo from the DOE. The students were selected through a rigorous team selection process by a committee of students, Maine State Board of...
developing skills and applying them to real issues and challenges
Watershed School launches student newspaper
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:30pm

CAMDEN — Students at the independent Watershed School in Camden are publishing their own newspaper, and with the first issue under their belt and another one coming off the presses next week, the goal is to, “develop their skills and apply them to the real issues and challenges we face in the larger community,” according to the purpose statement. The newspaper, which is edited by Thor Gabrielsen and Pearl Benjamin, and layout accomplished by Lyra Kalajian, features writers Maggie Vinci, Marina...
Sundog Outdoor Expeditions offers after-school winter outdoor programs for children starting January 28
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 12:15pm

Starting in late January, the nonprofit Sundog Outdoor Expeditions will run two after-school programs: Mountain Biking on Winter Trails (fat tire bikes) for fifth and sixth graders, and Alpine Touring (backcountry skiing and snow boarding) for seventh and eighth graders. SunDog works with middle school youth in the local Midcoast community, promoting character building skills, and connecting youth with nature, peers and community. The organization’s philosophy is that: “With the long winters in...
microscopes, slides, spectrophotometers, skeleton and scientific bone models
UMA Rockland receives gift to expand, upgrade science education
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 10:00am
ROCKLAND — The American Foundation, an Ohio private family foundation, has made a gift to the University of Maine at Augusta Rockland Center to expand, upgrade and enhance its science education teaching space in support of nursing and medical laboratory technology degree programs. The American Foundation’s gift of $85,000 to UMA Rockland will support a renovation of the science classroom and its adjacent lab space plus add new microscopes, slides, spectrophotometers, skeleton and scientific...
Don’t panic when you hear the sirens
Dec. 11 emergency drill scheduled for Camden, Rockport schools
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 8:15pm

On the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 11, the public schools in Camden and Rockport (Camden Hills Regional High School, Camden-Rockport Middle and Elementary schools) will be conducting a joint emergency drill that begins at the high school and includes an offsite reunification at the Pitch on Route 90 in Warren. The drill will involve the staff from Camden Hills, Camden Rockport Middle, and Camden Rockport Elementary schools as well as local emergency personnel. The drill is primarily designed...
To be decided: farm in Skowhegan or Livermore Falls
Camden-Rockport school board, Five Town CSD green-light solar power contract
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 5:45pm

CAMDEN — Slowly but surely, the Five Town CSD (governing Camden Hills Regional High School) and School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) are reducing their carbon footprint. With wastewater thermal heat to run through pipes to the new middle school, with heat pumps installed below the building, solar panels on the roof at Camden Hills Regional High School, as well as an older generation geothermal heat system at the high school, there is a persistent focus on using alternative...
Marine science students at Watershed to present research on controversial topics
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:15pm

CAMDEN — On Monday, Dec. 16, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the Watershed School, Watershed School marine science students will present their research on controversial topics outlining the current state of Maine’s marine resources, culture, and environment. The public is invited to attend and learn more about the many ways ocean ecosystems and resources sustain the economy and define people’s way of life. Presentations will highlight the vulnerabilities residents face as Maine’s climate changes, as well...
Letters: Thomaston Grammar School
Cookies with Santa at Thomaston Grammar School
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:00pm

Thomaston Grammar School held its annual Cookies with Santa event this past Saturday, December 7. We had a large number of student shoppers come through to do their Christmas shopping in the store in the gym at TGS. The Friends and Family of TGS group sponsored and ran this fun-filled, family event. Students were able to have their photo with Santa taken by Principal Riley in the photo area. All photos will be sent home to families as a keepsake of the event. Students were then paired with a...
New Camden-Rockport Middle School construction update, December 2019
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 2:45pm

CAMDEN — School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) Superintendent Maria Libby issued the following construction update for the new middle school project on Knowlton Street: The middle school project continues to make great progress and now the interior is really starting to feel like a school. The site has between 80 - 90 crew members in various trades who are working on the grounds, interior, exterior, and roof. Furthest along is the academic wing where crews are work...
local high school students addressing vital political issues
Informed Young Leaders to present ‘The Media Revolution: Changing the World’
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 9:30am

WALDOBORO — On Wednesday evening, December 18, The Informed Young Leaders Series concludes its fifth year of PechaKucha-style presentations by local high school students addressing vital political issues. The takes place from 7 - 8:30 p.m., at Medomak Valley High School auditorium, in Waldoboro. Created to dovetail with the Camden Conference’s upcoming events under the same umbrella title, students from two Midcoast schools – Medomak Valley HS (Waldoboro) and Oceanside HS (Rockland) – will be...
fifteen 2-hour morning and afternoon classes
‘Winterim’ semester begins at Belfast Senior College
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 9:15am
BELFAST — Belfast Senior College announces “ Winterim” semester program Situation : It’s mid-January in Midcoast Maine. You are dealing with cold temps, snow, gray skies and repetitive media news. Question: So what plans do you have to provide for thought provoking, educationally stimulating and fun socializing with new found neighbors and friends? Answer: On Thursdays, beginning January 16, Belfast Senior College will commence it’s four-week “Winterim” session with a...
showing interest in the welfare of others
Compassion awards assembly at Thomaston Grammar
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 4:00pm

THOMASTON — On Thursday, December 5, several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for the attribute of compassion. Students were presented with a certificate at a school-wide assembly and will have lunch with the school principal later this month. Compassion differs from other behaviors because the focus is on caring for others, according to the School, in a news release. This is called selflessness or not thinking or yourself, first. The children being given this award have a...
providing fun and motivation for passionate and reluctant readers
Read and Ride program underway at Oceanside Middle School
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 4:00pm

THOMASTON — Thanks to a generous grant from the Georges River Education Foundation, the Oceanside Middle School Library Read and Ride program is now underway. The library has two FitDesks and a recumbent bicycle specifically designated for combining exercise with reading. The goal of this program is to provide additional incentive for students to use the library and expend some energy as they enjoy a good book. “It’s a good way to get your exercise, like, if you don’t have gym, it’s a good way...
Montessori open house, craft workshop during Christmas by the Sea
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 4:00pm

CAMDEN — The public is invited to participate in a free holiday craft workshop and open house at Children’s House Montessori School on Saturday, Dec. 7. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., as part of Camden’s annual Christmas by the Sea celebration. Participants will create a variety of holiday ornaments and crafts. Activities will be led by school staff and volunteers and all materials will be provided. Crafts are designed for a wide variety of ages and skills. In addition to the crafts, teachers will be...
STEM workshop at Rockland Library: Snow Day Science!
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 11:00am

ROCKLAND — Let’s have some snow day fun- with or without snow! This month Miss Katie and Ms. Jessie will be making a snow storm in a jar, taking you “ice” fishing, showing you how blubber keeps you warm, and making snowball launchers during the December STEM workshop, Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 3:45 p.m., at Rockland Public Library. All ages are welcome; children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Free and open to the public.
The Intersection of Education and Industry
Educators, students, entrepreneurs to gather for Innovation Conference
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 9:00am
ROCKPORT — The Hatchery at the Five Town CSD will be hosting its Innovation Conference: The Intersection of Education and Industry, July 1 - 2, 2020, at Camden Hills Regional High School, in Rockport. This two-day conference will bring educators and students interested in innovation together with entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders who are interested in education. The conference will feature a wide variety of presenters covering 15 sessions, Design Sprint, Open Minis, and...
games, crafts, music, movies
Holiday activity night at Camden Hills Regional High School
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 8:45am
ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School National Honor Society will be holding a holiday activity night on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5 - 7 p.m., in the CHRHS cafeteria. Activities include games, holiday crafts, cookie decorating, music, and movies. “It will be festive fun for all ages!” said the Honor Society, in a news release.
‘important for our schools and communities to have access to this type of vision screening’
RSU 40 nurses, Lions Clubs raise funds to purchase vision screener
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 6:15pm

UNION — Since last June, nurses in Regional School Unit 40 (Friendship, Union, Waldoboro, Warren and Washington) have been hard at work raising funds to purchase a Spot Vision Screener through the Maine Vision and Hearing Foundation. The goal is to purchase one by the end of the calendar year. “Many of our children live in rural areas, thus it is so important for our schools and communities to have access to this type of vision screening,” said Michele Cooney, a nurse at Union Elementary and...
includes performance by mount view chamber singers
Mount View High community dinner rescheduled to Dec. 4
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 10:30am

THORNDIKE — A community dinner prepared by the RSU 3 school nutrition program and a performance by the Mount View Chamber Singers will be the highlight of a night of festivities Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Mount View High School in Thorndike. Inclement weather forced the event to be postponed one day from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4. The event, being held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the school’s cafeteria will include a home cooked turkey dinner with all the fixings. Children 18 years old and younger will be...
All but one school cancel on-campus activities, Five Town CSD having remote day
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 6:00am
MIDCOAST — All but one school district in the area has cancelled on-campus activities this morning, Dec. 3. The majority of school districts in the area have announced regular classes will not be held Tuesday due to the weather conditions. Vinalhaven School is the lone school appearing to still hold classes today as the school announced just before 8 a.m. that classes will start at 9 a.m. this morning. Schools in the Five Towns CSD (Camden-Rockport Elementary, Camden-Rockport Middle and Camden...
Phishing scam provides outside party with RSU 13 email addresses
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — During the week of Thanksgiving, staff members of Regional School Unit 13 received a phishing email, and some staff members fell prey to the scam. Staff members in the district that includes Oceanside High School, Oceanside Middle School, Cushing Community School, Thomaston Grammar School, Ash Point Community School, South School and an alternative education program received an email stating the mailbox of their school email account was full. Those receiving the email were prompted...
unveiling the hidden secrets of Earth's past climate
Climate Change Institute teams with Princeton to analyze 2 million-year-old ice cores
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 3:45pm

ORONO — Three University of Maine Climate Change Institute scientists are part of a Princeton University-led team that analyzed 2 million-year-old ice cores from Antarctica to provide the first direct observations of Earth’s climate when furred early ancestors of modern humans still roamed. CCI associate professor Andrei Kurbatov, CCI director Paul Mayewski, and doctoral student Heather Clifford participated in the research. The ice core data provides insights about how the current glacial...
Knox County Retired Educators meeting
Sun, 12/01/2019 - 11:30am
ROCKPORT — Knox County Retired Educators will meet Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 11:30 a.m., at the Offshore Restaurant, in Rockport. After the business meeting, the group will enjoy a lunch together followed by the annual holiday craft make-and-take session. All retired school personnel are welcome. FMI: 594-4397
Belfast Area High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 4:45pm
Belfast Area High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll for the 2019-2020 academic year. Grade 9 HIGH HONORS: Jacey Bock, Iris Carpenter, Stella Dunson-Todd, Erin Faith Fuller, Phoebe Hall-Arnett, Daniel Joy, Romy Lafage, Julia Littlefield, Kyle Payson, Rex Radford, Zachary Sanderson, Elijah Slaughter, Ezekiel Slaughter, Harley Sniger, Savannah Springer, Emma Waldron. HONORS: Hunter Alderson, Noah Allen, Robert Banks, Gemma Bradney, Gavin Bradstreet, Luna Carlson, Hagen Chase, Liliana...
Tech Tools at Rockland Library: Getting organized with online calendars
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 10:00am

ROCKLAND — Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to get more organized? Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 10:30 a.m., at the Rockland Public Library, take a look at some of the popular online calendar tools and apps and how they can help you never miss an appointment, birthday, or event, no matter where you are or what device you have. Call the Library at 594-0310 to sign up, and let staff know if you need to borrow a laptop.
'Capturing the creative spirit we encourage in our children’
Langlais Art Loan Program takes prolific artist’s creativity to Riley School
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:45am

ROCKPORT — Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) has partnered with The Riley School in Rockport, through the Langlais Art Loan Program. Several original paintings by Bernard Langlais, owned by the Georges River Land Trust and on loan from the Langlais Sculpture Preserve in Cushing, now hang in the pottery studio, young children’s room, and library at The Riley School. The gift of the Langlais Sculpture Preserve from the Kohler Foundation in 2015 to Georges River Land Trust included Langlais’ home...
the latest research-based information on vegetable and fruit production
UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training begins Jan. 27
Tue, 11/26/2019 - 10:45am
AUGUSTA — University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener Volunteers Program is taking applications in Kennebec, Franklin, and Waldo counties. Training begins Jan. 27, from 12:30 – 4 p.m., at the Kennebec County UMaine Extension office, 125 State St., Augusta. Weekly classes continue through April. Trainees will receive more than 40 hours of instruction in the latest research-based information on vegetable and fruit production from Extension educators and industry experts...
exploring cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, Intellectual disabilities, and more
Developmental disabilities course for professionals, parents offered at URock
Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:45am
ROCKLAND — John Shattuck, former Maine Commissioner for the Hard of Hearing and director of Maine Vocational Rehabilitation, will teach the college course, HUS 130 Developmental Disabilities, this spring term in a face-to-face format at the University of Maine at Augusta Rockland Center. This 3-credit college course explores the physiological, educational, psychological, and familial characteristics of developmental disabilities for children and adults. Intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy...
The story of how greenhouse gases cause climate change
Troy Howard students to present slide talk: ‘What is Greenhouse Effect?’
Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:45am
BELFAST — Troy Howard Middle School seventh graders will present an educational slide show entitled “What is Greenhouse Effect? The story of how greenhouse gases cause climate change,” Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library. Reilly Newton, Benjamin Allen, and Van Brown are working on taking action beyond the classroom with their learning. They have created a slideshow to explain the Greenhouse Effect and climate change to a younger audience. This event is...
more than 100 online and campus-based Starting Jan. 21, 2020
UMaine offering tuition-free early college spring courses for high school students
Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:30am

ORONO — Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education and the University of Maine, tuition is waived for all qualified high school students in Maine to cover full tuition for up to 12 college credits per year at the University of Maine, the state’s flagship public university. Eligible students are able to earn college credit while still in high school. Starting Jan. 21, 2020 the University of Maine will offer more than 100 online and campus-based spring courses suitable for...
Weekend event with music, cookies, and Santa on Saturday
Festival of Trees: Celebrate holidays, support Project Graduation
Sat, 11/23/2019 - 7:00am

BELFAST — Come celebrate the holidays at the 4th annual Festival of Trees, taking place on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, at the United Farmers Market in Belfast. Hours are from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., on Saturday; and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., on Sunday. The Festival of Trees features decorated Christmas trees donated by local businesses or groups of community members, and festooned with valuable items and gift certificates. Themed trees, such as Family Fun, Date Night, Men’s Tree, or Mom’s Day Off,...
Worthington Scholarships expand finances, geographical region, partners
Fri, 11/22/2019 - 5:00pm
ROCKLAND — David Worthington, founder and Board Chair of the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, has announced a major expansion of the nonprofit’s college scholarships. The Foundation plans to add an additional seventeen high schools to the existing six in Knox, Waldo and Lincoln counties. Since 2016, almost 2.5 million dollars has been awarded to Midcoast area students. The new high schools are located in Lincoln, Hancock and Washington counties and will double the number of annual awards...
helping the members of the greater community
Thomaston Grammar food drive pulls in record number of items
Fri, 11/22/2019 - 9:00am

THOMASTON — Over the past two weeks the Thomaston Grammar School participated in a food drive to collect food items and personal care items for the Thomaston Food Pantry. Each grade pod collected items throughout the week and collected data regarding the items collected. The School held an assembly to reveal the total amount collected. Each group of students (Kindergarten and first grade, second and third grade, and fourth and fifth grade) presented their data to the school. They collected a...
Camden Hills Regional High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll
Fri, 11/22/2019 - 8:45am
Camden Hills Regional High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll Grade 12 High Honors Anthony Benson, Greta Bishop, Danila Borodaenko, Katherine Bowen, Quinn Brown, Chloe Cognard, Jordan Cote, True Crane, Sage Curtis, Tysen DeWaard, Sarah Fiske, Chloe Fordyce, Eleanor Greer, Katharine Kemper, Kaylyn Krul, Elaine Landry, Jack Lawrence, Iris Luce, Sam Maltese, Emma Mitchell, Max Moore, Frances Ostensen, Ella Pierce, Robyn Walker-Spencer, Makenzie Watts, Benjamin Wells Grade 12...
Collective donation wins illustrator print, equipment for Camden-Rockport Middle School
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 10:15am

CAMDEN — Community members enthusiastically gathered at the Snow Bowl, Saturday, Nov. 16, and together raised $7,709 for the new Camden-Rockport Middle School’s playground equipment, furniture, athletic fields, theater lighting, and an art sculpture. Everyone was bundled up to enjoy the s’mores bar and bonfire outside. Attendees also gathered inside to grab some food or a drink and chat with others. They navigated the room to the merchandise tables and purchased special edition prints, T-shirts...
Mid-Coast School of Technology names October Students of the Month
Wed, 11/20/2019 - 2:00pm

The following students are being recognized by Mid-Coast School of Technology for their diligence, accuracy, engagement with studies and insightful questions. Carter Fogarty – Grade 12 – Oceanside High School Carter is focused on whatever task is put in front of him and is definitely a keen learner. He is always very diligent with doing all of the book work that needs to be done in the classroom before and after actually cooking within any given unit that we are focusing on. Within the...

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A call for women to ‘raise the vibration’ with voices, art, written word, music, dance

Event: Sun, Feb 16 - 2:00 pm
Valentine's film screening in Rockland: Casablanca

Event: Thu, Feb 13 - 6:30 pm
Armchair Adventure series treks El Camino with Union resident

Event: Wed, Feb 19 - 6:30 pm
FREE Estate Planning Workshops

Event: Thu, Jan 30 - 1:00 pm
Chili Challenge to benefit charities

Event: Sat, Feb 8 - 4:30 pm
The Deep Voice Workshop

Event: Thu, Jan 30 - 9:30 am
Waldo County farmer, food producer winter potluck

Event: Sat, Feb 29 - 5:00 pm
Adult art workshops with Catinka Knoth

Event: Mon, Feb 3 - 11:00 am
Children's drawing workshops at Rockland Public Library

Event: Tue, Feb 4 - 4:00 pm
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Event: Sat, Feb 15 - 10:00 am
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Event: Fri, Feb 7 - 7:00 pm
Watch Academy Awards ceremony live at Strand

Event: Sat, Feb 8 - 7:30 pm
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Event: Tue, Jan 28 - 9:30 am
Dried flower arranging workshop with John Fromer

Event: Sat, Feb 15 - 9:00 am
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Event: Fri, Feb 7 - 6:30 pm

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