By Logan Michaud,Lewiston Middle School Students at Lewiston Middle School got a chance to relax and unwind after a record breaking snowfall winter. March 28-April 1. LMS students were encouraged to participate in fun and exciting activities. Monday was inside-out and backwards day, Tuesday was Hawaiian bay, Wednesday was crazy hair day, and Thursday was […]
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A weighty issue: Americans & obesity
By Andrea Adams,Monmouth Academy Extremely fat, grossly overweight, that’s the dictionary’s definition of obese. But bodyweight is not the only factor. Overweight and obese individuals usually suffer from one or more of the following: diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, hypertension, depression., and joint pain. These days too many Americans are obese or overweight, about 65 […]
traveled by St Doms RHS Drama
By Katie St. Pierre,St. Dom’s Regional High School “Once upon a time” is one of the most powerful and endearing words used when telling a story, especially a fairy tale. Everyone of us, big and small, the young and the young at heart, are familiar with most, if not all the characters found in Sondheim’ […]
Lisbon High’s Class of ’06
By Peter Donovan,Lisbon High School The junior’s at Lisbon High are proof that hard work pays off. The class of 2006 has come together this year and done several successful fundraisers with the car raffle being the most successful thus far. Tickets were sold through the students and parents of the class, or at various […]
Devils Den
By Kristen Pelletier,Lewiston High School Nathan GruzSeniorSchool activities: Hockey, Baseball, Key Club and National Honor Society.Favorite subject: History and GovernmentFavorite music: Alternative and IndieFavorite book: “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. SalingerFavorite food: Hamburgers and French FriesFavorite movie: “The Field of Dreams” and “Donnie Darko”Favorite TV show: “Seinfeld” and “The Simpsons”Role model: Jerry SeinfeldMost […]
Reading Buddy Day at Lisbon Community School
By Stephanie Chick,Lisbon High School On March 17, a group of students from Lisbon High School set off to do something great. At 11, when most freshmen and sophomores were getting on their buses to go home, 17 stayed behind eating pizza, anxiously awaiting their turn to ride the bus. But this group was not […]
EL Sixth Player Award
Joe Theriault is pictured getting the Steven L. Galway Sixth Player Award from Mr. Galway. The award is presented annually in honor of Steve Galway – “Mr. Basketball” – to the Edward Little Men’s Basketball varsity team member who exemplifies commitment, dedication, sacrifice, spirit, work ethic, leadership and love of the game. Congratulations Joe!
Where do you want to go to college?
By Lindsey Le Where do you want to go to college? Ally ButlerFreshmanStanford, because it’s away in California.Gretchen StearnsSeniorWheaton in Norton, Mass. I gotaccepted by early decision.Aimee PoulinSeniorYurman Gosta College, forintellectual growth.Kelly DavisSophomoreYale School of Drama to studyperforming arts.Jaimie BourgoinJuniorGreensboro College to studybusiness management.
District 2 Honors Music Festival
By Tim Stretton,Lewiston Middle School It all started with auditions in Portland during the month of October. Over 30 schools brought students to audition for the instrumental and vocal festivals to be held later on in the year. Over 20 Lewiston Middle School students went to these auditions to try out and hopefully score high […]
The Giraffe
By Brittany Groves,Elm Street School The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world. They are about five feet taller than an African Elephant. The giraffe is located in the open woodlands of Africa, south of the Sahara. The giraffe has chestnut colored spots with white lines separating the spots. This pattern protects them by […]