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December artist of the month at LMS

Here are the results for the artist of the month at LMS.For the month of December Mrs. Myrand chose eighth grader Andrew Balsamo. “I had fun making the self-portrait. I wish we had more class time because I think art is fun,” is what Andrew says about his project and art class. He was chosen […]

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Grade eight community service day

On Monday November 17, the students of Monmouth Middle School, with their warm hats and gloves, grabbed their rakes and headed out among the town for Community Service Day. The group started raking and picking up yards early in the morning and worked through 1:30 p.m. Around noon, the helpful groups took a short break […]

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Flying food drive

In the town of Monmouth every year during the holiday season, the Cottrell -Taylor Food Drive takes place. The Cottrell-Taylor Food Drive collects food and gifts for the families in need in Monmouth. Food can be donated at several different locations around town, including Monmouth schools. This year, Monmouth Middle School had a competition amongst […]

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What’s up with that morning “drag” to school?

Do you feel yourself falling asleep halfway through that first period class in the morning? On top of that, do you find yourself struggling to keep awake for the rest of the school day? If so, I have news for you that will change your thinking. The answer is that it is not you, it […]

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The Monmouth Acadamy newbies

Monmouth Academy now welcomes two new authority figures into its family. Ms. Alyssa Littlefield and Mr. Scott Bell, the new English teacher and principal, are both eager to express their thoughts and opinions of their new home. So, to make the two of them and all of the inquiring readers happy, we sat down with […]

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Tripp girls’ soccer

Have you ever felt an adrenaline rush as you race down the field, like everyone was there cheering you on like you were a superstar? Do they support you with every move you make like you’re part of a family that would do anything for you? Tripp girls soccer does that, and like a family. […]

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Tripp travels

What did Tripp students do on December 9? “We traveled around North America in less than 10 steps,” said an anonymous student.National Geographic released a traveling map of North America to share with several Maine towns. Tripp Middle School was one of the eight school districts in Maine selected to receive it. The map was […]

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Tripp boys’ soccer

This soccer season the Tripp Tigers did not do well at all with a record of 3 – 17. This was a sad year. With a shortage of players for the season, Tripp did not have an A and a B team, just one. Coach Zach had made up an A line, with mostly eighth […]

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Education matters

I think going to school and getting an education really matters. Getting an education should be students’ first priority. They should really care about getting good grades so that they can get into a good college.I feel like there should be more students who are passionate about their education in this world. They should feel […]

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4-H: A club on the rise? Could 4-H be a new, cool club for youths?

On October 25, Jamie Hart, Poland leader, and former member of the Barn and Beyond 4-H club hosted her club’s fall harvest party as the first meeting of the year.I’m a member of her club and I went to that party. We did fun, simple, fall-time activities like making caramel apples, apple-toss, three leg race, […]