Education
Program that teaches college courses during high school to add six schools
ORONO, Maine — Bangor High School senior Mariah Smith, 17, is on track to graduate next spring with a year’s worth of college credits under her belt. The Glenburn resident is part of the Bridge Year Program, an initiative that is attempting to increase the number of Maine students who …
Maine’s first virtual charter school enrolls enough students to open
BANGOR, Maine — Maine Connections Academy, the first virtual charter school approved by the state, has received enough intent-to-enroll letters to open in the fall, according to a member of the school’s board of directors. As of Wednesday, the school had received 247 letters, four more than the minimum required …
Withdrawal negotiations for Belfast-area school district raise more questions
BELFAST, Maine — All eight member communities are trying to withdraw from Regional School Unit 20, and six of them got a lot closer to that goal this week. The regional school district’s board members voted in a special meeting Thursday night to approve the withdrawal plans for six of …
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Nonprofit Training Day offered by the Maine Association of Nonprofits
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Eastern Maine Community College- Bangor Campus, 354 Hogan Road, Bangor, Maine For more information: 207-871-1885; bit.ly/bangortraining Morning Session offered 9:00am – 12:00pm Beyond the Report Card: Managing Staff Performance for Individual and Organizational Achievement Afternoon Session offered 1:00pm – 4:00pm …
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Camp Forest Beaver 5 day Expedition
M-F August 18-22 A perfect FIRST Expedition A fantastic opportunity for more experienced campers to practice and increase their skills. 5 days surrounding the headwaters of the Passagasawakeag River. Leisurely hike from Camp Forest Central Enjoy a full camp experience Explore along the way Canoe the lake Learn how to …
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UMFK’s Rural U receives Davis Educational Foundation grant
FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been awarded a $132,500 grant by the Davis Educational Foundation for the 2014-2017 academic years. The support will allow the organization to expand and further develop the Rural U Early College and Dual Enrollment program. The three year …
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Camp Forest Rocks Boats to Teach Life Saving Skills
Canoes capsized Thursday at Camp Forest, as scenarios to educate campers what to do in an emergency situation. Camp Counselor and Maine guide, Adam Stone says “It’s important for these kids to know what to do if their canoe tips.” The campers, in life jackets, paddled out into Ellis Pond …
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UMaine Extension 4-H Offers Videography Club
Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a summer 4-H videography club for youth ages 9-18, on Tuesdays, Aug. 12, 19, and 26, 4-6 p.m. at the UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. Participants will learn videography tips and techniques, practice filming at the Ark Animal …
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Maine Prep to Offer Both ACT Prep and SAT Prep Classes in September
Maine Prep will offer Maine high school students an opportunity to prep for both the ACT and SAT tests starting in September at the Maine Prep offices, 22 Parkers Way, Brunswick. ACT prep classes will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday, September 4 through October 23, to prepare …
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Cow Patty Bingo
Belfast Area High School Project Graduation 2015 is hosting a Cow Patty Bingo Saturday August 2nd, 2014(rain date August 3rd) starting at 11:00 at the Belfast High School Football Field 98 Waldo Ave. 200 numbered- 2′x2′ squares are up for sale for a mere $10.00. The winner (the numbered square …
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Orono High School 1974 Class Reunion
Friday, Aug. 1, 2014 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Orono High School 1974 Class Reunion, 11 Mill Street, Orono, Maine For more information: 215-588-7639 Orono High School class of 1974 is planning their …
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USM announces spring 2014 dean’s list
Bangor Daily News on July 17, 2014, at 3:23 p.m.
PORTLAND, Maine – The following full-time, in-state students have been named to the University of Southern Maine dean’s list for the spring semester 2014. In order to be named to the list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. The list is arranged alphabetically by …
Brewer High School honor roll
on July 17, 2014, at 3:16 p.m.
Brewer High School Fourth quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Chase Allen, Madelyn Bailey, Leia Berube, Zachary Burnham, Naomi Carlson, Amber Clukey, Andrea Cunney, Candace Doughty, Morgan Forrest, Fallon Francazio, Micaela Gendreau, Nathan Gendreau, Emily Gerrier, Ashleigh Gibula, Avery Hileman, Ashley Hinkley, Whitney Hogan, Christina Howard, Benjamin Jeffrey, Samuel …
Hermon High fourth quarter honor roll
on July 17, 2014, at 2:58 p.m.
Hermon High School Fourth quarter honor roll Grade12, high honors: Jeremy N. Beaulieu, Leah M. Boucher, Ashley M. Charloux, Elizabeth Dunbar-Kelley, Morgan Harvey, Liam J. Porter, McKenzie J. Slauenwhite; honors: Christopher E. Arnold II, Bryce C. Barnes, Haylie D. Blackmer, Kourtney L. Emerson, Maire Gardner, Erin A. Iverson, Seth Jenkins, …
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University of Maine at Fort Kent announces spring 2014 dean’s list
Bangor Daily News on July 17, 2014, at 2:55 p.m.
FORT KENT, Maine – Dr. Robert Dixon, vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, has announced that 364 students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester. Students attaining the honor must be degree candidates, enrolled as a full-time student or a part-time student, and must …
Narraguagus High School fourth quarter honor roll
on July 17, 2014, at 2:54 p.m.
Narraguagus High School, Harrington Fourth quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Carolyn DeSchiffart, Monica Spatafore; honors: Francesca “Frankie” Couture, Nevin Dorr, Samuel Duenas, Joshua Goston, Emily Grant, Carol Ann Moores, Anna Ramsay, Bayley Ray-Smith, Danielle Robinson, Eben Slicer. Grade 11, high honors: Jonella Esposito, Caryl Ann Young; honors: Amber …
John Bapst fourth quarter honor roll
on July 17, 2014, at 2:52 p.m.
John Bapst Memorial High School, Bangor Fourth quarter honor roll Grade 12, high honors: Jillian Baker, Yu Bi, Mo Chen, Mingnan Du, Jasmine Durant, Charlotte Gelinas, Jill Hein, Linjie Huang, Tsuyoshi Inokuchi, Mikala Jordan, Jessica Krueger, Erin Landry, Cody Lyons, Zichao Su, Cong Sun, Xueliu Wang, Zehua Yin; honors: Tyler …
Sumner fourth quarter honor roll
on July 17, 2014, at 2:47 p.m.
Sumner Memorial High School, Sullivan Fourth quarter honor roll Grade 12, highest honors: Whytne Crabtree; high honors: Olivia Driver, Brianne Gravit, Jordan Hanscom, Brailee Joy; honors: Kaleb Austin, Nathan Burnett, Hannah Gignoux, Keith Robinson, Michaela Robinson, Jasper Sheehan. Grade 11, highest honors: Chelsea Alley, Maria Cormier, Heather Havey, Sarah Hillock, …
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University of Maine announces spring 2014 dean’s list
Bangor Daily News on July 17, 2014, at 2:43 p.m.
ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine has recognized 2,130 students for achieving dean‘s list honors in the spring semester 2014. Listed below are Maine students who received Dean‘s List honors for spring 2014, completing 12 or more credit hours in the semester and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher: HANCOCK Bar Harbor: …
Millinocket teachers agree to wage freeze, help school system save $300,000
MILLINOCKET, Maine — The local teachers union will accept a one-year wage freeze and the loss of several assistant coaches to help achieve an additional $300,000 school budget cut mandated by town leaders, Superintendent Frank Boynton said Thursday. Two full-time and unfilled art and English as a Second Language teachers’ …
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Great white shark spotted in Passamaquoddy Bay
Bangor man accused of stealing car, fleeing into woods after ditching it on I-95
Caribou residents intrigued by secession effort
The shock of a husband’s death — and the loss of all Social Security benefits
A dose of absurdity in the Halbig ruling on Obamacare
What the real aliens would do about immigration
Michaud ducks decision on immigration issue
Elizabeth Warren for president?
Former Marquette standout sets golf course record at Greater Bangor Open
Bangor native takes break from Canadian tour for chance to win second Greater Bangor Open
75 years after being ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine,’ Donn Fendler to be feted in Freeport
The camera’s on us: Reality TV turns the spotlight on Maine, its people
Dresden girl draws inspiration from ‘Chopped’ to win national recipe competition for Maine
An open letter to the other parents at my daughter’s ball game: