Couples often fret over what to serve their guests at the reception, and rightfully so. Reception costs can comprise a majority of the wedding-day budget. When spending $100 or more per guest, you want to ensure you’re getting what you paid for and that guests enjoy what they’re eating. Filet mignon may be a good […]
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Coloring the wedding: Choosing a hue for the bridesmaid gowns
Bridesmaids are an important part of the wedding party, and most brides opt to have a handful of close friends and family members play a special role in the wedding. Choosing a gown and a color that will flatter all of the bridesmaids typically takes a little work. An overwhelming majority of couples choose to […]
Use cuisine to create a wedding to remember
Despite the months of planning and poring over every minute detail of a wedding, it has often been said that what people remember most about wedding receptions is the food and if they had fun. Therefore, instead of worrying about choosing Jordan almonds over chocolate truffles, or whether the cake should have an extra tier, […]
What to do when a bridesmaid is pregnant
Brides-to-be thinking of asking a pregnant friend or family member to be in the bridal party should know such a request is common. Recent findings indicate that around half of all weddings now have at least one member of the bridal party showing off a baby bump — sometimes it’s even the bride herself. Barring […]
Huddle Up: Don’t doubt Thomas’ conviction
Whether or not you think Tim Thomas’ obligation to his team outweighed his obligation to his conscience when he decided to sit out the Boston Bruins’ trip to the White House, one thing is clear: What the Bruins goalie did took a lot of guts. Don’t think so? Think he would have shown more courage […]
Graduate’s perspective: Alex Parker
Growing up I had no intention of going to St. Dom’s. I had always attended the public schools of Lewiston, and the majority of my friends were going to Lewiston High School. However, I chose to follow my brother Casey (a junior at the time) to St. Dom’s hoping that two years in the same […]
Parents’ perspective: Jim and Michelle Emerson share their thoughts about St. Dom’s
Without question, a St. Dom’s education is a valuable asset that will pay dividends throughout the lives of our children. More importantly, Saint Dominic Academy instills in their students a spirit of service above and beyond self, service to others in their community and the world around them. Our children, currently a sophomore and a […]
Student perspective: Dan Nadeau
My name is Dan Nadeau and I am a proud member of the class of 2012. I am the youngest of four children, each one of us having attended St. Dom’s. My parents are also graduates of this school. My experience while attending St. Dom’s has been nothing short of incredible. I have been able […]
Message from the principal
Donald Fournier Principal St. Dominic Academy There is power in three. Our Church, built on the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has stood the test of time by holding on and embracing each of these facets of our one true God. Our Catholic schools have always tapped into this power of three […]
Student perspective: Sarah Small, class of 2012
Even though it was four years ago, I feel like my time at St. Dom’s has flown by. As a resident of the city of Raymond, my town did not have a public high school for me to attend. After 8th grade, I could have gone to Windham High School or to a private school. […]