More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival. On Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at eight regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Freeport, Saco, Skowhegan, South Berwick and Windham, schools are set to present plays ranging from the classics to student-written pieces. […]
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WinterKids recognizes Winter Games bronze, silver, gold winners
The seventh annual WinterKids Winter Games wrapped up this month with 16 schools competing statewide to win $17,750 for their schools. The Winter Games is a four-week series of challenges in outdoor physical activity, nutrition, family engagement, and winter carnival. All competitive track schools received a cash prize based on how they finished. In addition, […]
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Association, council announce Student Writing Contest winners
AUGUSTA — The Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association, in partnership with the Maine Council of English Language Arts, has announced the winners of the second annual Student Writing Contest. PK-2 First Place: Giles Urwin, Grade 2, The Center for Teaching and Learning, Edgecomb Second Place: Avery Barnett, Grade 2, Elm Street […]
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4-H online workshop to explore solar eclipse starting March 21
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9-18, focused on the solar eclipse in April. The workshop is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursdays March 21 through April 11. Maine is set to experience a full solar eclipse on April 8, providing an opportunity for residents […]
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Augusta nonprofit establishes Shelley Reed Memorial Scholarship
AUGUSTA — Syntiro, a nonprofit organization located in Augusta, has established the Shelley Reed Memorial Scholarship in honor of the late Shelley Reed, a dedicated advocate for the education of all children and a longtime member of the Syntiro Board of Directors. Reed — a former teacher, school counselor, and education specialist at the Maine […]
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Brunswick center to host Malaga Island presentation Feb. 29
BRUNSWICK — Pejepscot History Center is set to host a presentation on the history of nearby Malaga Island and the role PHC staff played two decades ago in highlighting the injustices endured by its inhabitants. The event is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, 2 at NOMAD, 14 Maine St. A half-hour reception with […]
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‘Bringing Climate Justice Goals to Maine’ hybrid talk set for Feb. 26
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “From Global to Local: Bringing Climate Justice Goals to Maine” at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. Through sharing her experience at UN Climate Conferences, involvement in global climate justice organizations and more recent […]
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Applications now open for CEI’s Tastemakers Initiative
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 1, at midnight.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 26-March 4
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. 26-March 4
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Unity library to display Troy artist’s work through March
UNITY — Troy artist Sandy Olson’s work is on display through March at the Unity Public Library. The works can be seen anytime the library is open. A public reception to meet the artist, with light refreshments, is set for 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the 38 School St. library. Olson describes the inspiration […]