On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the six students of Eastgate Christian Academy’s French II class presented a skit. Speaking only in French, dressing up in authentic costume, and playing the beautiful cafe music made the ambiance more complete.This was a twenty-minute comedy found on the busy streets of Paris at breakfast time. Everyone is in a […]

By Naomi Benson • Poland Spring AcademyThree hundred years ago, all births took place at home with the help of an older woman or female family member. However, in the early 1700s, male doctors started becoming more popular. When hospitals came along, many families began thinking they were more safe. By 1960, 96% of all […]

By Bobby GueretteEdward Little High SchoolThe results of Maine’s November 5 election mirrored the outcome of Edward Little’s Mock Election. On October 30, social studies teacher Miss Cynthia Peters and her AP Government class administered a realistic election in which hundreds of students participated.“I think it’s important that everyone gets to know how the people […]

Once I was told that love was in the beholder’s eyes.But what I was told was a lie.For love is not just a feeling that can be flung around,It is that of someone’s soul.From the deepest darkest part of the heart comes forth a feelingof compassion and such a feeling of lovethat through my eyes […]

A famous painter once asked his wife,“What beautiful scene shall I paint?”“Something rather nice,” replied the wife,“Make it simple, make it quaint.”“What reminds you of fall, my dear?”she thought . . . . then replied,“The cool, crisp nights when the sky is clear,Pretty flowers having just died.”“The fresh hay when riding at the fair,The trees […]

Summer is over,Autumn is here;Gone are the warm days;Winter’s chill is near.Dig out the woolen mittens,Fire up the cast iron stoves-Spending time with the loving family,In your sweet, little alcove.Go for a walk in the crisp, evening air,Gaze upon the full moon, so far, yet so near;Bask in its beauty,Stand in its light,For not very […]

By Noel ScottMonmouth AcademyYou walk the earth,Walk the earth day and night unnoticed.We hear you,We feel you,We see you,But still you are unnoticed.We mistook you,Mistook you for granted.We sing your praise,We worship you now and forever more.You walk the earth,Walk the earth day and night noticed.We hear you,We feel you,We see you,But now you are […]

The air is turning crisp and cool,And I know its time to go back to school.The leaves are turning a different shade,As the days of summer quickly fade.The trees are full of apples red and sweet.Just think of all those delicious treats.The wonderful smell of apple pie as it bakes,And the tart taste of the […]

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have prostate cancer. I am being treated with hormone shots. What do you think of this treatment? Does it have advantages over other treatments? I also want to know if the semen secreted during intercourse is harmful to my wife. – J.ANSWER: Prostate cancer has many faces, and each variety behaves […]

By Adam Fasano, Chelsey Baillargeon,Kristina Faletra, Mandy VervilleLewiston Middle SchoolOn September 11 this year the 17 kids from Project REACH participated at Kennedy Park in a United As Americans Remembrance ceremony, giving away stickers, flags, and programs. The Lewiston Police and Fire Departments attended this ceremony, along with Rep. Cote, Mayor Raymond and families of […]