For Mrs. Kellie Whitten, and 999 other exemplary teachers across the United States, October 1, 2008 was their “Day Made Better.” Mrs. Whitten is the admirable art teacher at Elm Street School and it was time for her to get some recognition. At exactly 10 a.m. on October 1, 1,000 teachers across America were surprised […]

One of my favorite weeks at Elm Street School is Red Ribbon Week. This year, that week fell from October 27 to 31. Normally, the school participates in activities such as “Crazy Hair Day” and “Mis-matched Clothes Day” to get kids interested, but this year, it was a little different. During the week, students and […]

If you heard cackles echo through the school recently, don’t worry, it was just theater practice.October 20 and 21 brought the highly anticipated nerve-racking audition process for the musical the “Wizard of Oz,” to be performed in early January.Before it began, nervous conversations could be heard between friends. Many first timers questioning their abilities and […]

Teacher’s EditionPamela AbzanSubject(s) Taught: School of Health ScienceActivities/Hobbies: Building rock sculptures & rock fences, stained glass, gardeningFavorite Music: Zander on Guitar HeroFavorite Book: The StandFavorite Food: pasta with meatballsFavorite Movie: The GodfatherRole Model: my daughter, AbigailMost People Don’t Know: and still won’tMy Dream Vacation Would Be To: live in New York City for a year […]

For years, schools have taken on the annual responsibility of creating, selling and distributing yearbooks. Most yearbook staffs meet in a co-curricular manner, and are completely voluntary; in the sense that no one is paid, or rewarded except for the valid sense of prominent accomplishment. But this year, at Lisbon High, computer teacher Brandi Brzozowski […]

As the staff and students of Lewiston Middle School bustled into the auditorium, many of the students looked up to see the stage. Perched on it were a drum set, a keyboard, and an odd looking instrument, which the school later found out was an electric violin. Along with those instruments, were three people, the […]

Here are the results for the artist of the month at LMS.For the month of November, Mrs. Myrand chose seventh grader Jhovert Dearroz. Jhovert feels like ” art is a great way to express yourself in a whole new way with your imagination.”For the November artist of the month, Mrs. Allison chose eighth grader Jordan […]

Kylee Nason, a fifth grade student from Poland Spring Academy, thought up the idea of Ky’s Kampaign. This was a result of Jessica Hunnewell’s influence when she adopted a needy family last Christmas and offered Kylee a chance to help her shop for this family. Inspired to do more, Kylee began her campaign in November […]

Students in Mrs. Marilyn Curtis’, Mrs. April Lemmings’, Mrs. Jen Robitaille’s and Mrs. Maddie Cornish’s classes at Philip W. Sugg Middle School are doing more community service. Students are now writing letters and cards to soldiers, and preparing treats for the members of the Lisbon Police, Fire, and EMT Unit. Students continued their community service […]

On Saturday, November 22, Trinity Catholic School hosted their annual Holiday Festival. The Festival consisted of games, sale of baked goods, arts and crafts, and a gingerbread house competition.The gingerbread house contest was an especially big hit. Children of all ages could enter the competition to win $50 in cash. Seven houses were entered in […]