Calvary Hill Christian School, WiltonCarrabassett Valley Academy, KingfieldEmmanuel Academy, DixfieldForestdale Seventh-day Adventist School, Bryant PondFryeburg Academy, FryeburgGould Academy, BethelHebron Academy, HebronKents Hill School, Kents HillNew Life Christian Academy, FryeburgOpen Bible Baptist Christian School, New VineyardOxford Hills Christian Academy, South Paris Sts. Athanasius-John Elementary School, RumfordWestern Maine Academy, MexicoWestern Maine Christian Academy, WiltonWestern Mountain Renaissance School, […]
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Public schools
Androscoggin CountyLivermore Elementary School107 Gibbs Mill Road, LivermoreLivermore Falls High School25 Cedar Street, Livermore FallsLivermore Falls Middle Sc1hool1 Highland Avenue, Livermore FallsFranklin CountyAcademy Hill School 10 Depot Street, WiltonCape Cod Hill Elementary School516 Cape Cod Hill Road, New SharonCascade Brook School162 Learning Lane, FarmingtonGerald D Cushing School1 Cushing Drive, WiltonJay Elementary School12 Tiger Drive, JayJay […]
What to look for in a summer learning program
Because of financial constraints, many school districts only offer remedial programs to elementary and middle school students who have not achieved at high enough levels on state tests. Some districts do, however, offer both remedial and enrichment programs. Check with your district, and local community college, as well as private programs, to find out what […]
The health and walking connection
Maine is a great place to be physically active. What’s great is that, not only do you get to enjoy Maine’s beaches, lakes, trails and mountains, but it’s good for you, too!Regular physical activity promotes health and well-being and reduces the risk of becoming overweight and obese and developing many chronic diseases such as heart […]
Housing: Options for renting and buying
Whether it’s a family moving to the Twin Cities or a student coming to the community to attend college, one of the primary considerations is housing.This year the news about housing has emphasized some pretty extreme conditions throughout the country. Does L-A’s housing market reflect the same extremes? What’s the housing and rental market like […]
Museum L-A celebrates history of local workers, industries
LEWISTON – Located in the first building that was to become part of the world-renown Bates Manufacturing Company, Museum L-A is preserving and telling the stories of the local textile, shoe, and brick-making industries and the people who worked in them through engaging exhibits, programs and community outreach.The Museum’s newest exhibit, Weaving a World: Lewiston’s […]
Programs to keep you active
Auburn Parks & Recreation, Hasty Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park, 784-0191, www.auburnmaine.org.Gray Recreation, 6 Shaker Road, 657-2323, maintains the Libby Hill Forest Trail. Wilkies Beach, located on North Raymond Road (off Route 26), is a Gray resident only beach. The department’s programs include soccer, basketball, gymnastics, science classes and a winter carnival. Many activities take […]
Turner’s Homestead Trail offers adventure, history, river views
There’s plenty to like about hiking the Homestead Trail on this 1,900-acre parcel of land along the Androscoggin River.There’s adventure, thanks in part to less-than-ideal signage.There’s history dating back to the 1870s.And there are great views, scenery, picnic areas and more.Let’s get to it: The beginning of the Homestead Trail has a trail marker labeled […]
What to look for in a summer learning program
Because of financial constraints, many school districts only offer remedial programs to elementary and middle school students who have not achieved at high enough levels on state tests. Some districts do, however, offer both remedial and enrichment programs. Check with your district, and local community college, as well as private programs, to find out what […]
Maine laws: Buses
A vehicle may not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or until signaled by the school bus operator that it is okay to proceed.A school bus operator who observes someone illegally passing a stopped school bus may report the violation to a law enforcement officer.There is a minimum total cost of a fine and […]