ROCKPORT — Hillary Gaudio and Caitlyn Schick have joined the Performing Arts Department at the Riley School. Gaudio received her master's of music in music theater from New York University. She also holds a bachelor’s in music education from the University of Maine. She has performed with University Singers, The Master Chorale of Washington DC, and Bangor Theological Seminary Choir.

Guadio was the children's music director for the Bethesda Summer Music Festival. She brings extensive experience with children, a passion for instilling in them a life-long appreciation of music, and a gift for nurturing and strengthening individual talents, according to a news release.

Schick holds a BFA in performance from Naropa University, and a master’s in integrated teaching through the arts from Lesley University. Originally from the Midcoast, Schick has been involved with drama, music, or dance for most of her life, and brings years of experience in working with children.

Her skills in using movement in improvisation and musical theatre will support the children's learning and growth. She is thrilled to bring all her passions together at Riley, and feels fortunate to work in a place that values joy and creativity in education as much as she does.

Schick and Gaudio will be collaborating to produce Oliver at the Riley School on May 21.

The Riley School was founded as a progressive, ungraded elementary school 1972, The Riley School recognizes and nurtures each child's unique learning style. The individualized curriculum and small classes challenge children to develop their own, intellectual and creative capabilities. For more information or to visit, call 596-6405.

Doreen Martel Chamberlin joins staff of New Hope for Women

ROCKLAND — New Hope for Women has announced the addition of Doreen Martel Chamberlin to its staff as a legal advocate for Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties.

Chamberlin is responsible for providing information and support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. She'll help victims learn skills and identify resources available to them within their own networks and in the community.

Additionally, Chamberlin will work alongside law enforcement and the criminal justice system in the hope of creating a community that is supportive of the work being done by New Hope for Women and its goal of ending domestic violence.

"Empowering members of the community to overcome obstacles which limit peace in their lives is so important to me," said Chamberlin in a news release. "New Hope for Women goes one step further and works tirelessly to remove the barriers and illuminate the systems which often perpetuate domestic violence."

New Hope for Women offers support to people in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. It also provides important educational resources to assist communities in creating a safer and healthier future.

Learn more about New Hope for Women at www.newhopeforwomen.org or call 800-522-3304.