Archive for ‘School’

  • Bees’ Best: They knew their Geography

    Students from Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton, Songo Locks Elementary School in Naples and Sebago Elementary participated in the school competition of the National Geographic GeoBee earlier this month. Daniel Jaronczyk, a Grade 5 student, won first place at SBES with Jack Butler, a Grade 5 student, winning second place and Oscar LaBel, a […]

  • FA hosts first robotics competition

    FRYEBURG — Innovation, problem-solving and excitement were on full display last Saturday, Jan. 25, as Fryeburg Academy welcomed 100-plus students from nine different schools from around Maine and New Hampshire to its first hosted VEX V5 Robotics Competition. The daylong event was held in FA’s Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena, where 21 robotic teams competed with […]

  • ‘Noises Off!’ should provide plenty of laughs

    “Noises Off!” the play opens tonight, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Lake Region High School auditorium! Directed by Eugene Long, get ready for a fun-filled night of slamming doors and flying sardines with a large cast and crew of talented thespians and technicians. The play is produced by Taylor Cronin, costumes are by […]

  • Veterans honored at LRVC

    NAPLES — Students and staff at the Lake Region Vocational Center honored local veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces with a hearty lunch on Friday, Nov. 8, as part of a ceremony commemorating Veterans Day. Student Services Coordinator Walter Ridlon organized the event and took on the role of emcee, while students from […]

  • In a $ crunch, Leah Clavette created The Maine Scrunch

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Leah Clavette’s job at an ice cream shop ended two summers ago, she had a problem. “I needed to make some money,” she recalled. “It’s hard to find a winter job around here, and then I have lacrosse season. By the time I start getting into the job, […]

  • SAD 61 notes: Smith rehired as superintendent of schools

    Alan R. Smith is back as SAD 61’s Superintendent of Schools. By a unanimous vote Monday night, the school board rehired Smith, who retired at the end of September and was replaced on an interim basis by Assistant Superintendent Patricia Hayden. Smith took advantage of a Maine law that allows those under the state retirement […]

  • Lions Club Student of the Month: Julia Murch

    Julia Murch of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for October. Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award. Parent: Lena Murch Siblings: Chelcie Murch, […]

  • Rotary Good Citizen: Savannah Mullins

    Savannah Mullins of Sebago has been selected as the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s “Citizen of the Month” for October. Each month, the Rotary Club recognizes a Lake Region High School student who displays good citizenship and contributes to the school community. The recipient is honored at a Rotary breakfast meeting and is presented a monetary […]

  • Fryeburg Academy honors a life of service

    FRYEBURG — Gerald “Gay” Kiesman has lived a life of service. Gerald was honored on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Fryeburg Academy’s Reunion Banquet with the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is presented annually by the Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association to an alum who has rendered meritorious service to the school and/or community. Gerald “Gay” […]

  • SAD 61 School Board notes

    Quick takes provided by school administrators at Monday night’s SAD 61 School Board meeting — Stevens Brook opens with 271 students and 11 new hires; Songo Locks enrollment checks in at 425. Lake Region Middle School Principal Matt Lokken reported enrollment at 447, eight new hires, search continues for a sixth grade math teacher (“the […]