Archive for ‘School’

  • Right now, SAD 61 leans toward ‘hybrid’ approach

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Superintendent Al Smith is realistic when he looks at options on how to reopen SAD 61 schools this fall. He knows the number of COVID-19 cases can rise and fall in the matter of hours or days, which ultimately will determine what learning scenario SAD 61 will pursue. Smith […]

  • FA grad wins video ‘Arrive Alive’ contest

    Audra Hamlin’s fish story hooked the top video prize in the 16th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest, sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. The contest asks students to come up with a creative message about the dangers of drinking and driving and/or distracted driving. The Fryeburg Academy graduate’s stop motion video won first […]

  • LRHS underclassmen awards

    Lake Region High School presented these underclassmen with the following awards: Math • Awards given by teachers: Mark Snow, JR Warren, Barry Johnson, Donna Callahan, Kim Peterson and Andrew Stacy. Abby Littlefield, Excellence in Algebra II and Geometry Dionne Bradley, Outstanding Achievement Algebra I Abby Miller, Improved Award Kathryn Rose, Excellence Award Eleanor Cowan, Outstanding […]

  • One on One with…Lake Region HS’s Top 3

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer High school is full of teaching moments. One unexpected lesson due to COVID-19 for the Class of 2020 was never take anything for granted. One minute, the focus was getting ready for the school play, the upcoming spring sports season, what to wear for Prom, and other much-anticipated end-of-the-year […]

  • Student notes: Bailey graduates; Tibbetts receives academic honor; McNally on President’s List

    Bridget Bailey of Fryeburg graduated from the University of New Hampshire (Durham, N.H.) on May 16, 2020. Bridget earned a BA degree in Psychology. Stephanie Tibbetts of Lovell has been recognized for the E.H. Jones Award for Greatest All-Around Academic Development in an Agricultural Program at Vermont Tech in Randolph Center, Vt. Stephanie is a […]

  • Adult Ed ready for a busy summer

    By Madelyn Litz Adult Education Director SAD 61 & 72 During this difficult time of transition, we want to assure and remind folks that Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education is up and running remotely.  We anticipate a busy summer helping all students who are graduates of our HiSET and Adult Diploma programs, as […]

  • SAD 72 has budget in place; awaits how to proceed next

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — SAD 72 now has a proposed budget in place, but Superintendent Jay Robinson has a big question left to answer — when and how does this financial package go to the voters? “For our district, which requires a district budget meeting only and not the budget-validation referendum, […]

  • SAD 61 kindergarten registration

    SAD 61 Kindergarten screening/registration for the 2020-2021 school year is online now. If your child will be five years old on or before Oct. 15, 2020, please use this link for instructions and online registration — https://www.lakeregionschools.org/enrollment-cb0866da#.

  • Rotary Club ‘Good Citizen’ — Brooke Chase

    Senior Brooke Chase of Naples has been selected as the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s “Citizen of the Month” for April. 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 […]

  • Lions Student of the Month — Ellery Hunt

    Ellery Hunt of Bridgton has been selected the Lions Club “Student of the Month” for April. Each month, local Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions Club meeting and receives a monetary award. Parents: Kevin and Jessica Hunt Sibling: Connor Hunt Activities: […]