BELFAST — “Well the Trial is over and so is the Bowl…now what?” said Belfast Senior College, in a news release. “Be a witness to your own enlightened experience, growth and enjoyment!”
The…
Education
WALDO — Waldo County middle schoolers participated in Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Amazing Race the week of January 20. This annual event allowed 7th graders from Troy Howard Middle…
foundations, lasting impact, intervention strategies for domestic abuse
BELFAST — The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, in partnership with New Hope for Women of Rockland, will offer a professional development program, Intimate Partner Violence, March 12 -13, at…
enriching the lives of those living here
BELFAST — A new nonprofit store filled with antiques and vintage collectibles opened over the summer to provide financial support to the students and teachers of Regional School Unit 71, the…
make a bottle of syrup from start to finish
ROCKPORT — Cabin fever setting in? Looking for a sweet pick-me-up? During the month of March, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites all ages to try out making maple syrup from scratch (i.e.…
Ash Point Community School continues its quest for Gold for the WinterKids Winter Games this week. The pictures included are from the Winter Carnival that was held. Students participated in a…
WALDOBORO — The start of classes were delayed Friday, Jan. 31 at an area elementary school.
Classes at the Miller School in Waldoboro were delayed for two hours Friday due to a small…
AUGUSTA — State Police say they are working with the FBI on a web based threat received against a dozen Maine high schools today, Jan. 31.
The threat was received by a Maine business which…
Empowering the voters of tomorrow
MIDCOAST — The Midcoast Chapter of League of Women Voters is carrying out voter registration work locally to help high school and college students register to vote for the first time. League…
Agriculture Education
MAINE — Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural…
representative to hail from second congressional district
AUGUSTA — Student voice is critically important to the Maine State Board of Education, and they are seeking applications for the newest student member to join the Board.
The Maine State…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA – Rep. Scott Cuddy, D-Winterport, presented LD 1949, An Act To Amend the Retirement Laws Pertaining to…
deadline of jan. 31
THORNDIKE — The deadline to submit nominations for a new recognition program for Mount View High School alumni is rapidly approaching.
The purpose of the Mount View Alumni Recognition is…
‘Kristina sets an example for girls throughout Waldo County, the State of Maine and the country’
AUGUSTA — A local high school soccer star was honored in the State Senate for her achievements throughout her time as a soccer player for Camden Hills Regional High School.
Senator Erin…
Waldo County Extension Association
WALDO COUNTY — Waldo County Extension Association, in cooperation with the Maine 4-H Foundation, is accepting applications for a $1,500 scholarship for graduating Waldo County high school seniors…
‘strong affirmation at the national level’
ROCKPORT — An interdisciplinary fall project by Camden-Rockport Middle School seventh graders has been selected as a Model of Excellence.
This national database of high quality, meaningful…
‘inspiring to see the outpouring of generosity’
BELFAST — For a second consecutive year, Maine Country and Coast Real Estate, based in Belfast, is organizing a drive to provide donations of hygiene products to East Belfast Elementary School…
featuring Maine children’s authors
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Library is marking Maine's bicentennial year with the publication of the Maine Day by Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar. The perpetual calendar is designed to assist…
MAINE — The Maine Press Association is awarding $5,000 in scholarships to five journalism students this month.
Recipients of 2020…
VINALHAVEN — The school schedule at Vinalhaven School for Friday, Jan. 24 will be altered as the school will be operating on a two-hour delayed start.
The cause of the delayed start is a…
hands-on activities that highlight how people think and tackle the world differently
FRIENDSHIP — Friendship Village School, in Friendship, is one of nine additional schools to receive programming this year through The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness.
CCDA has…
AUGUSTA — Maine Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, welcomed students from Camden-Rockport Elementary School to the State House Jan. 17.
The students, Camden Contakos, Zeke Dietter, Lola Kydd,…
ROCKPORT — The Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education’s new Spring-Summer brochure is available online, with printed copies being distributed the first week in February.
With almost 40…
MIDCOAST — Discover the world. Learn a foreign language or improve the one you already study, discover another culture, and truly become a global citizen.
West Bay and Camden rotarians are…
The Hatchery Innovation Center was established at Camden Hills Regional High School last fall, following a 18-month planning phase to create a program and space to foster design and problem-…
‘give students a platform to provide their own perspectives on today’s most pressing issues’
ROCKPORT and CAMDEN — The work involved with being in the news business never ends, especially when journalists are still earning their high school diploma, and at the same time, producing a…
SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced two proposals today, Jan. 17, that are two provide school and summer food service operators more flexibility with food offerings…
business grant also available
UNION — The Union Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for candidates for their scholarship and business grant opportunities.
The scholarship is to assist a college bound student, or…
‘one of the best educational experiences of my career’
HOPE — After five years of serving as superintendent of Union 69, Dianne Helprin submitted her notice of resignation as superintendent prior to the holiday season.
Union 69 is a school…
MIDCOAST — All but one school district in the area has cancelled on-campus activities this morning, Jan. 16.
The majority of school districts in the area have announced regular classes will…
ST. GEORGE — Forms for all St. George resident high school students, and current eighth grade students, are due to the school by the end of the month on Jan. 31.
The high school choice…
THORNDIKE — Mount View High School parents and community members are cordially invited to participate in a series of casual evenings of coffee, cookies and conversation with members of the…
recently redesigned test now has two scores
BELFAST — Preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be the focus of six weekly classes at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center, beginning March 1.
Prep Matters is…
Boots-2-Bushels
AUGUSTA — Military veterans and family members interested in small-scale farming for market sales will begin a free 30-week training program on Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. – noon, at Togus VA…
Thinking About College?
BELFAST — Is college still worth it? According to a recent broadcast on NPR, it is indeed, for many reasons:
"Adults are feeling that…
RSU 13 Adult Education
ROCKLAND — College Next, the RSU 13 Adult Education program for college preparation, is still accepting students for the Spring semester. Classes are on Wednesdays, beginning January 29 and…
ROCKLAND — Natasha Seavey, a graduate of Rockland District High School who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, was one of 14 students selected to receive the 2019…
making healthy choices, getting outdoors for fun during long Maine winters
WASHINGTON — Prescott Memorial School, in Washington, is once again going for the GOLD in the 2020 WinterKids Winter Games to win $5000 with 31 other elementary schools in Maine.
This is…
Buy local chocolate, support local students
ROCKLAND — Trekkers’ Bixby & Co. catalog fundraiser is back. For another year, Rockland-based Trekkers teams up with Bixby & Co. in a locals-supporting-locals fundraising effort. To help…
ROCKPORT — The Five Town CSD board will vote Jan. 8 on a proposal to name the Camden Hills Regional High School library after Pulitzer Prize recipient and renowned poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, an…
ROCKLAND — The Regional School Unit 13 school board meeting set for Thursday, Jan. 9 has been cancelled.
The next school board meeting for the district will be held Thursday, Feb. 6. …
possessing the maturity to accept the differences and diversity of others
THOMASTON — On Friday, January 3, several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for the attribute of acceptance. Students were presented with a certificate at a school-wide assembly…
28+5=33: Camden-Rockport, high school administrators respond to student questions on YouTube channel
Every day, hundreds of the children in the Five Town communities go to school and interact with school staff, but there…
OWLS HEAD — Students at Ash Point Community School are participating in the WinterKids Winter Games through January.
Students compete in a four-week series of outdoor physical activity and…
Is beekeeping right for you?
WALDOBORO — If one has a taste for honey or an adventurous side, maybe they have thought of becoming a beekeeper, according to beekeeper Jean Vose, in a news release.
“What would one really…
‘wherever his path takes him, he will always play music.’
ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School Senior Myles Kelley has been named the Visual and Performing Arts’ Student of the Month for January 2020.
He was first introduced to music…
‘About 200,000 Mainers who started college never completed their degrees.’
MAINE —The Maine Community Foundation offers more than 600 scholarships that support students pursuing studies in music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts, and many other…
envision yourself in 10 years’ time; build confidence and keep it strong
CAMDEN — New Ventures Maine will be offering two free courses at the Camden Public Library for current and future workers and entrepreneurs.
Building Confidence
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Vying for monetary and material prizes for their schools
MIDCOAST — On January 6, students and staff at 32 elementary schools around the state will participate in WinterKids’ third annual WinterKids Winter Games. This outdoor physical activity and…
U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN PORTLAND
PORTLAND — The attorneys for a former Medomak Valley High School student have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court…
