BRIDGTON — On Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16, Rotarians from Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club delivered needed winter outer garments to Crooked River Elementary School in Casco, Songo Locks School in Naples, and Stevens Brook School in Bridgton. Requests were for winter coats, boots, gloves, and hats. Earlier in December, needed winter coats […]
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Online SAT courses offered
STATE — Preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be the focus of an online SAT prep course or SAT Boot Camp offered through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in multiple sessions in 2023. SAT Prep Matters is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors who plan to take the SAT this […]
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Maine Press Association scholarship
STATE — The Maine Press Association is accepting scholarship applications. The Maine Press Association Scholarship seeks to support juniors and seniors who plan to pursue a career in journalism, especially in Maine and especially for a Maine newspaper or news website. Financial need is considered. The typical award is $1,000, although amounts may differ. In […]
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UMF online courses open to the public
FARMINGTON — Looking to take a college course that offers online convenience and quality academic preparation? The University of Maine at Farmington has a broad range of online winter term and spring semester courses now open to the public. Both sessions include courses that may be of particular interest to nontraditional students; individuals interested in […]
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Tri-Town Optimist Club
POLAND — The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland is proud to announce its RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient for December, Madisyn York. Madisyn, a sixth grader from Elm Street School, is described by school staff as a student who exemplifies the Optimist creed. She comes to school with a […]
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Whittier Middle School Honor Roll
POLAND — Bruce M. Whittier Middle School Trimester 1 Honor Roll Grade 7 Academic High Honors: Sophia Aube, Sydney Beauparlant, Blake Brown, Hailey Caron, Richard Christopher, Fiona Connolly, Cole Gagnon, Shay-Lynne Giroux, Jacob Jamo, Leksi Langevin, Alyssa Mason, Mia Mastrogiacomo, Lillian McAlister, Bella Pelletier, Emily Stanford, Alicia Starbird Grade 7 Academic Honor Roll: Ava Banaitis, […]
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Recognized for community contributions
POLAND — On December 9, Friends of RSU 16, a group comprised of school and community members, recognized Don and Suzie Stover for their support and advocacy for RSU 16 students and programs. Appreciation was also expressed for their positive community impact. Suzie Stover was a beloved third grade teacher at Elm Street School and […]
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Maine Educational Opportunity Center
REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions: Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9 & 10 a.m. […]
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Norway Savings Bank provides free financial literacy tools to schools
STATE — Norway Savings Bank has announced that it will renew a three-year agreement to provide free financial literacy education to students in 10 middle and high schools in Maine and New Hampshire. “We are pleased to renew our agreement with our financial literacy partner, Banzai,” said Dan Walsh, President and CEO of Norway Savings […]
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Maine Educational Opportunities
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9 & 10 a.m. […]