By Tim StrettonLewiston Middle SchoolOn Monday, Feb. 9, seventh graders with some sixth graders were selected to attend the hate Bias Workshop at Bates College.Students were accompanied by Mr. Dehetre, LMS computer teacher, and Mrs. Bernier, vice principal secretary. The mentors were Steve and Nicole who did many fun activities with us. One favorite activity […]

By Alyssa ReidElm Street SchoolOn May 21, Elm Street School is planning on having their second semi formal of the year. The student council told the students of Elm Street about two weeks ago and they were deciding on the theme. Finally, after much debating, they decided on the theme, “A Night On The Beach,” […]

By Savannah Bochtlerand Jake WithamLeavitt High SchoolThe Leavitt High School, Practical Skills for Jacks and Jill’s who earlier this year submitted articles concerning money management skills has won first runner up in the nation wide contest. After all the presentations by financial advisors, the class put together a portfolio of the five money management topics […]

By Ryan StevensonPoland Regional High SchoolImagine receiving a letter in the mail informing you that you must attend court because a civil lawsuit has been brought against you for the illegal downloading of music. The various multi-million dollar record labels are suing you, or your parents, for thousands of dollars for every song that has […]

By Matt DaigleAuburn Middle SchoolIn most action/thriller movies, it’s the same old schtick. Someone is kidnapped and some trained professional is sent out to find her. Well, in the movie “Man on Fire,” director Tony Scott (director of Spy Game and Top Gun) rekindles the meaning of an action/thriller film. Instead of the same old […]

On the 30th of April, at about 10 p.m., I stood with my mormor and morfar staring at a large bonfire. There were people all around me evil kids on bikes trying to run people over if they crossed the road, older people who had done this before, and the people responsible for the bonfire.Now, […]

By Alyssa ReidElm Street SchoolI have just recently read a book called ‘Speak,’ by Laurie Halse Anderson. It is a darkly funny novel about a teenage girl who became an outcast after calling the cops and busting a summer party. Her friends did not understand her reasons for calling the police and disowned her. Come […]

By Monica ShawLeavitt Area High SchoolThe Annual Art Portfolio Review Day: Giving Artists Positive EncouragementThis April, nearly 50 high school art students gathered at Central Maine Community College for the 7th annual Art Portfolio Review Day. Students came from high schools all over Maine such as, Edward Little, Lewiston, Franklin, Westbrook, Lisbon, and Oak Hill […]

By Jonathan CaldwellLewiston Middle SchoolOn April 16, ten LMS students ventured over to Sabattus Elementary to take part in their 2nd Invitational Chess Tournament. Thirty four competitors participated in the event. As the brackett progressed, competition was hard. There was a break in the play where the hosts provided refreshments of pizza and dessert. When […]

By Anna EpishkinaMonmouth AcademyMy name is Anna Epishkina and I’m an exchange student from Russia. I’m writing this article because I want to share my experience in the U.S. with everybody. I truly had a great year. My host family; Mike, Bonnie and Jesse Gray are amazing people. They were my family for 9 months […]