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UMA Paris adjusts to COVID-19

PARIS — UMA in Paris, like many other businesses and organizations in Maine and around the country, has had to adjust the way it operates as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. UMA continues to make the health and safety of their students, faculty, staff and communities a top priority while also ensuring that […]

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Tri-Town Optimist Club

MECHANIC FALLS — The Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club is proud to announce its February RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient, eighth grader, Dominik Frechette, from Bruce Whittier Middle School. Dominik exemplifies the school’s core values of Empathy, Integrity, Perseverance, Loyalty, Compassion and Responsibility. He is a natural leader and role […]

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Tri-Town Optimist Club, Adult Ed

The Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club is proud to announce its March RSU 16 Student of the Month recipient, Stephen Tufts from Adult Education. Stephen was selected by Adult Education staff without hesitation for his optimism and perseverance. He works diligently to continue his education – even through times of 3rd shift, full-time work […]

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Oxford Elementary School

Coronavirus News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of all the papers to the playground at school. Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the […]

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Bar Association announces Law Day contests

AUGUSTA — Maine students in grades 4-12 are invited to submit entries for this year’s Law Day contests sponsored by the Maine State Bar Association. This year’s theme is “Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100.”  Students in grades 4-8 may participate in the art poster contest and students in grades 9-12 […]

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Free Essentials of College Planning set

LEWISTON — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting FREE workshops entitled Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over at the following times and locations:  Lewiston-UMA, 51 Westminster Street, on Friday, April 10 at 9 a.m., & 11 a.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit us on […]

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Agnes Gray and Legion School

Food Pantry Aaron and Amanda Ouellette have opened up a food pantry in the foyer of their restaurant, Daddy O’s. You can find info on their foundation’s web site: Daddy O’s Act of Kindness Foundation. In the foyer at Daddy O’s are coolers with food for those in need. No asking, just go to foyer […]

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Oxford Elementary School

Parent Teacher Thursday, March 19 will be our second Parent-Teacher Conference of the school year. Teachers have sent home conference paperwork for families to indicate their preferred conference time. Please get that paperwork back to school as soon as possible so that we can get you scheduled. If you have not seen a conference sheet, […]