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Outing Club

The Outing Club took its second trip on Sunday, Oct. 9 to Camden’s Mt. Megunticook. Although only three students dare to face the 1,380 foot peak, they all still had a “blast.” They first hiked up Mt. Megunticook, the tallest mountain in the Camden Hills State Park. Then they hiked up the very steep Maiden’s […]

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The Plunger Game

It’s cold and red atop my belly,Makes me feel like red, cold jelly.Walked around with me beneath,I thought it was so fun and neat.The giggles and laughing made me fall,I didn’t care; I was having a ball.Stuck me back on and continued around,Until once again I hit the ground.As the years passed by, the giggles […]

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The Salem Witch Trials

One hundred fourty-four people accused, the hanging of 19, the pressing to death of one man, 5 deaths in custody including an infant. Accusing fingers were pointed every where; whom could you trust? This was the result of witchcraft, this was the devil’s snare; this was Salem village in 1692.It all began one innocent January […]

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What is your favorite Christmas tradition and why?

By Khristin WhitingEdward Little High SchoolEricka NadeauSophomoreMy brother coming home.Kelsey DanforthSophomoreSpending time with my family, ‘cause they rock!Shawn PelletierSophomoreGetting PJ’s on Christmas Eve, because I like new PJ’s.Manny BasalduaSophomoreGetting to have Christmas with the whole family (grandparents, cousins) on Christmas Eve night, because it’s cool to hang out with family since we can’t/don’t on Christmas […]

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Thankful for each other

Students from different worlds came together at Edward Little High School for a Thanksgiving celebration. On Thursday, Nov. 18, several English Language Learners went to the Career Development kitchen to bake pies. Taking part in this activity were Delcy Romero (Honduras), Abdi Abdillahi (Somalia), Fatuma Haji-Hersi (Somalia) and Ibrahim Osman (Somalia.)These students first made a […]

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Civil Rights Team at LMS

At Lewiston Middle School we are very fortunate to have a Civil Rights Team.The mission of the Civil Rights Team is that all students and staff at LMS be free of discrimination including threats, taunts, and violence.Each year the team creates two 30-foot bulletin boards in the cafeteria to promote peace and equity. We also […]

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Edward Little students and faculty Blood Drive

The Red Cross Blood Drive Nov. 10 was a huge success! The school topped its goal of 65 pints!!! Ninety-seven people signed in to donate, 77 pints were collected and 51 first timers donated blood, which is a Red Cross Record!!! Thanks to all, 230 hospital patients will benefit!! The Red Cross also commended our […]

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International Day

Every year students in the Foreign Language Department host a reception honoring the exchange students and other students with an international heritage.This year, three foreign exchange students were introduced – Ricarda Hoch of Austria, Mehdi Lacoste of France and Gunnara Quirin of Germany.Also introduced were several international students at Edward Little High School – freshman […]

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Mittens

At Lewiston Middle School, the seventh grade students have been busy, making mittens for the community. Mrs. Annette Caldwell, the living skills teacher, has joined along with Cote Brothers Sewing Machines from Auburn and are making mittens for kids. The Coats for kids campaign has now also added boots and mittens for kids in the […]

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Autumn of Aaron Elliot

Part 2 Autumn of Aaron Elliot Editor’s Note: This is the second of a five part series. Look for part three Dec. 22.It wasn’t at all like the movies. It wasn’t a quick bang of action that started with the actor open-mouthed and in shock and then ended with a bloody scream. This wasn’t a […]