Archive for ‘School’

  • Lake Region Drama Club presents “The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens’

    Show dates:December 2, 3, at 7 p.m. and December 4, 5 at 2 p.m. in the Lake Region High School Auditorium. Tickets:On sale at the door, $10 adults and $5 students and seniors. Masks must be work in the auditorium. What’s the Plot: Gathered on a stormy evening at Worthington Manor to celebrate Edward’s fiftieth birthday […]

  • Lions Clubs’ Student of the Month, Allison Baker

    Allison Baker of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for November. 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. Name: Allison Baker  Class of: 2022  […]

  • Rotary Citizen of the Month, Libby Blais

    Libby Blais of Naples has been selected as the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s “Citizen of the Month” for November. 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 presents ‘Mamma Mia’

    FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy presents the 2021-22All-School Musical,Mamma Mia!at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 11 (7 p.m.), Friday, Nov. 12(7 p.m.), and Saturday, Nov. 13 (2 and 7 p.m.).  ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels […]

  • Student of the Month: Rebecca Caron

    Rebecca Caron of Naples has been selected as 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. Student: Rebecca Caron Class of: 2022 Parents: […]

  • LRVC Student of the Month — Keeley Elliott

    Lake Region Vocational Center’s Student of the Month for August is Keeley Elliott of Otisfield, a member of the Class of 2022. Parent(s): Jessica Elliott and James Veilleux Siblings: Breeanna and Austin Elliott Hobbies: My favorite hobbies are soccer and cooking. What program are you in at the Vocational Center? I’m in the Culinary Arts II […]

  • Fryeburg Academy to induct 8 and two teams into Hall of Excellence Saturday

    FRYEBURG — Seven individuals and two Raider baseball teams will be inducted into the Fryeburg Academy Hall of Excellence during Homecoming festivities, Oct. 15-16. Fryeburg Academy welcomes alumni, family, and friends back to campus for a full slate of activities and a chance to meet up with old friends.  On Friday at 4 p.m., the […]

  • SAD 61: Masks on, but no desk shields to be used

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer What will school look like in SAD 61 when the doors open for students next week? Parents will soon receive a letter from school administrators painting a fairly clear picture of what students can expect. One element they won’t see will be plexiglass shields on every desk. School board […]

  • SAD 72 to discuss reopening plan Wednesday

    FRYEBURG — SAD 72 is currently “in the planning phases” with respect to the school district’s re-entry plan, according to Superintendent Jay Robinson. The plan will be presented to the school board for approval on Wednesday, Aug. 25.  “I can’t be definitive (when asked by The NewsTuesday regarding plan specifics), but with the rapid pace that […]

  • SAD 61 to mask up inside facilities when school opens

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer To mask or not to mask inside local schools was the hotly debated question as SAD 61 looked to finalize its reopening plan. Two months ago, Superintendent Al Smith proposed schools try to get back to “normalcy” best it could, returning to five days a week, in-person learning and […]