Education

BELFAST — Nancy Bergerson has been appointed coordinator for student services and community education at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center.

ROCKLAND — The UMA Rockland Center (URock) will offer a 7-week course AVI 100, "Commercial Drone School" from March 26 through May 9. The course will meet at the UMA…

Meeting tonight

ROCKPORT — The Camden-Rockport School Board (K-8) convenes this evening at the Rockport Elementary School for a meeting that had been scheduled for Feb. 11 but was postponed due to lack of a…

Coastal Mountains Land Trust invited the public to view a recently deceased fisher and turkey

CAMDEN — The closest most people will come to encountering a fisher is hearing that blood-curdling scream in the middle of the night as if someone is getting murdered. On Wednesday, Feb. 20,…

WALDOBORO — Nine Girl Scout troops recently participated in Thinking Day, an event that celebrates Girl Scout/Girl Guide movements throughout the world.

“A yearly event, Thinking Day is a…

Camden Hills heads to Caribou

ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School drama students will travel to Caribou for the Class A Regional competition of the 2019 Maine Drama Festival. 

The actors are among 1500 students…

KNOX COUNTY — Three Knox County Scouts provided many hours of service, in a variety of ways, in order to attain the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

The members of Camden Troop 200 were among…

BELFAST — Starting February 28, at 2:30 p.m., Jim Kosinski will be offering math tutoring. This will be occurring on the third floor of the library every Thursday until further notice.

Money benefits SunDog Outdoor Expeditions to get more kids outdoors, off their screens, and expose them to environmental conservation
CAMDEN — On February 2, the average ocean temperature in the Camden Harbor was  33.6 degrees. That’s when 25 brave souls grit their teeth, threw off their long johns, ran down the boat launch…

NEW ORLEANS — Catherine Heavey, of Rockport, an economics major, was named to the Dean’s List at Loyola University New Orleans for the fall 2018 semester by…

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School Visual and Performing Arts Student of the Month for March is senior Tatum Dowd.

Tatum has been a standout contributor to the CHRHS music and…

ISLESBORO — Art Teacher Casey Everett has been accepted and awarded full scholarship into the Maine College of Art’s Art Teacher Fellowship Program, according to…

ROCKPORT — Camden-Rockport Elementary School welcomes students who reside in Camden or Rockport to register for Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year.

ROCKLAND — The Maine Lobster Festival donated $2,500 to local organizations and students of Oceanside High School at its recent Board of Directors meeting.

Midcoast Music Academy received $…

ROCKLAND — Mid-Coast School of Technology January Students of the Month are focused, conscientious, and diligent.

Faith Dudley – Grade 12 – Camden Hills Regional High School

ROCKLAND — Rockland Library is crazy about dinosaurs, according to a news release. This year the Library is celebrating with a different activity every day of February vacation, Feb 19- Feb 22.…

BELFAST — Belfast Area High School announces Quarter 2 honor roll for the 2018-19 academic year.

 

Grade 9

HIGH HONORS:

ROCKLAND — Digital marketing agency Dream Local Digital is introducing a $1500 marketing and communications scholarship along with entry into its internship program. The program is aimed at…

A Learn with UMC Event

CAMDEN — Next in United Midcoast Charities’ free educational series is Learn with UMC: Nonprofit Marketing and Branding 101 and 102.

ROCKLAND — Trekkers’ high school senior Amanda Chen recently completed a one-week internship with Georges River Land Trust in support of the land trust’s ongoing conservation programming. A…

UMaine Hutchinson Center

BELFAST — An innovative three-week STEM research course for high school students will be offered by the University of Maine, June 24 – July 12, at the UMaine…

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School Visual and Performing Arts department has named h

Eighth graders from all over Waldo County explored technical skills and learned the importance of teamwork during “The Amazing Race,” hosted by Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) during the…

BELFAST — Eighth graders from all over Waldo County explored technical skills and learned the importance of teamwork during “The Amazing Race,” hosted by Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC).…

‘It is a great way to get involved and form friendships with the team’

The most under-the-radar role in high school athletics belongs to student managers, a role traditionally held by high school students for their school’s sports teams. 

To gain an…

‘I find that I cannot be the leader I aspire be on a part time basis’

VINALHAVEN — After two school years at the helm of the Vinalhaven School, Superintendent Roy G. Crawford is allowing his contract to expire at the end of June. 

“I have certainly enjoyed…

"Art and our Natural Environment"

LIBERTY — Liberty Graphics, environmentally conscious T-shirt printers, is currently accepting art submissions to its 22nd annual $1,000 art scholarship contest. All high school seniors residing…

ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 2,388 students for achieving Dean's List honors in the fall 2018 semester. Of the students who made the Dean's List, 1,666 are from Maine, 669 are from…

Introduces the Sea Rocket

ISLESBORO- Recently, Islesboro Central School was visited by Graham Hawkes, ocean explorer and submersible inventor, as part of a partnership between HAWX Open Ocean, Hurricane Island Center for…

Valentine’s Day breakfast to help educate students

ROCKPORT — The mantra of our country for the last few years has been that any change to be seen in the country starts with the millions of students, who have the ability to influence the future of…

For individuals, collaborators in social and environmental justice work

MIDCOAST— Do you have a great idea to help your community but just need that leg up to find more support and collaboration? New England Grassroots Environment Fund, an organization dedicated to…

Cheering on their favorite teams

THOMASTON — Students at Thomaston Grammar School showed their spirit, Friday, Feb. 1, by wearing clothing in support of the Patriots (or another team of their choosing).

“It was a great way…

AUGUSTA — As part of the Maine Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to highlight Maine’s outstanding teachers, nominations are now open for the 2019 County Teachers of the Year and 2020…

Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education has a wide range of classes beginning in the upcoming weeks. There are many free classes available, including:

 

Integrated…

RSU 71 elementary schools are preparing for kindergarten screening in May for the 2019-2020 school year.  The district is encouraging families with a child who will…

ROCKLAND — Students recognized for December’s Student of the Month at Midcoast School of Technology show up for school, try new things, and take pride in their accomplishments.

Elliott…

‘I never thought I’d get to a point where complete strangers would thank me for the tips and tricks I share on my channel’

CUSHING — If you see Kristina Moro with a camera in hand, it is likely the fifth grade teacher at Cushing Community School is either in the process of vlogging her experience as a teacher for her…

BANGOR — Husson University recently announced their honors scholars from Fall semester 2018. The list includes several students…

true friends listen, support, give calm advice, want others to do well

THOMASTON — Several students were recognized for the attribute of Friendship at a Thomaston Grammar School assembly, Friday, Jan. 25

concepts, practices, and skills required to manage an enterprise

BELFAST — A three-day certificate program in Project Management will be offered March 22, March 29, and April 5, at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center.…

Belfast — Preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be the focus of eight weekly classes at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center beginning…

Trekkers’ LEAP Program

MIDCOAST — Trekkers’ LEAP (Launching Empowered and Aspiring Professionals) is a program designed to help Trekkers’ students gain the real-life experience necessary to make informed decisions about…

full time, part time, online

ORONO — The Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.) is UMaine’s degree completion program for busy adults. Many adults who have…

ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education has a wide range of classes beginning in the upcoming weeks. Many free classes are available. Get a break from…

ROCKLAND — Alydia is quite the well-rounded and accomplished musician, according to a news release. At the Academy, she takes private voice and piano lessons with Abi Nash, is a member of the teen…

become clear and accurate speakers of spanish and french

ROCKLAND — For 32 years, Penobscot Language School has brought the world to Maine by serving as a language and cultural…

CAMDEN – The Camden Lions Club along with the Camden Rockport Middle School announced the winners of its annual Peace Poster Contest with a dinner and ceremony at the Lions Club at 10 Lions Lane…

Meatless Mondays

Monday, January 28, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME

Have you considered reducing how much meat you eat…

one of 11 students selected

ROCKLAND — Natasha Seavey, a graduate of Rockland District High School who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, was one of 11 students selected to receive the 2018…

up to 12 college credits per year

ORONO — Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education and the University of Maine System, tuition is waived for all qualified high school students…