Archive for ‘School’

  • McDonald’s teaming up with teachers for greenhouse project

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton’s McDonald’s restaurant is teaming up with teachers at Stevens Brook Elementary School to raise funds for the school’s Greenhouse Project, the brainchild of Principal Cheryl Turpin. On Thursday, Feb. 12, the restaurant on Portland Road will donate 20% of their food sales proceeds to the Greenhouse Project from 5 […]

  • Academy students learn about hunger in Maine

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Shop ‘til you drop. That is a phrase that describes Americans obsession with being a consumer — buying the latest and the greatest items. But, it isn’t exactly true. As a matter of fact, 14.9 million children in the United States of America experience food insecurity. According to statistics […]

  • Magician’s aid sought to combat bullying

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — There is nothing magical about being the victim of bullying. Frequently, the headlines tell the tales of young people who commit suicide because they are so tormented by bullies and by the public humiliation that stems from being bullied. No longer is bullying confined to face-to-face contact. […]

  • Player of the Week: Sarah Hancock

    Sarah Hancock — according to Lake Region varsity girls’ basketball coach Paul True — not only is a very talented player, but an exceptional leader. “She is a tremendous communicator, possesses exemplary work ethic, and is an extension of the coaching staff on the floor,” Coach True said. “I cannot think of a better example […]

  • Player of the Week: Nathan Smith

    Nathan Smith is a talented two-sport athlete, a good student, a great kid and a super teammate. “He is one of the most coachable players that I have worked with in 25 years of coaching,” Lake Region varsity boys’ basketball Coach J.P. Yorkey said. “Nate is a quick learner, has great focus, and the maturity […]

  • Player of the Week: Samantha DeSouza

    Samantha DeSouza is a talented freshman who is making her mark as a thrower in high school indoor track & field competitions. “Sam has been very dedicated to the team, even showing up to the practices while injured,” Lake Region varsity coach Mark Snow said. “She won the Junior shot put in her first meet (with […]

  • Player of the Week: Matt Stenger

    Matt Stenger has been a welcome addition to the Lake Region Indoor Track & Field team this winter, bringing dedication and a positive attitude to practice. “Matt supports his teammates and is steadily improving in throwing the shot put,” Laker Coach Mark Snow said. “My hope is he continues to learn technique and team expectations. I […]

  • SBES awarded $10,000 tech grant

    Computers are everywhere, but fewer schools teach computer science than 10 years ago. Good news is, SAD 61 is on its way to change this. If you heard about the Hour of Code last year, you might know it made history. In one week, 15 million students tried computer science! That’s why every student at […]

  • Player of the Week: Brittany Perreault

    It didn’t take long for new Lake Region varsity winter cheerleading coach Kaitlyn Hall to discover that senior captain Brittany Perreault is not your typical cheerleader. “This is my first season coaching Brittany, but in a very short period of time I could tell that Britt was not your typical cheerleader. She is extremely talented […]

  • Lions Clubs’ Student of the Month: Sarah Carlson

    Sarah Carlson of Casco has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for December. 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. Parents: Jonathan and Suzanne Carlson Siblings: […]