Archive for ‘School’

  • 30 years later, Songo Locks School still feels fresh, alive & fun for kids

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — It’s a piece of cake for two teachers to remember how old Songo Locks School is. Both women were on maternity leave when the school opened so the school is the same age as their now-grown daughters. “This opened in 1993. I remember because I was out […]

  • SAD 61 budget validation vote Tuesday

    In 40 minutes last Tuesday, a small number of voters dispatched 24 articles and passed the $34-plus million SAD 61 budget. The next step is the validation vote, set for this coming Tuesday, May 23 with polls open in Bridgton, Casco and Naples from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Naples will hold its municipal election […]

  • SAD 61 spotlights long-time staff members

    What does it take to operate a successful school system? Dedicated staff Commitment to excellence Continuity Strive to reach high expectations Understanding and patience Willing to put in extra time to make a difference SAD 61 has staff members that exemplify these characteristics. The Lake Region School Board would like to thank all staff members […]

  • Vocational students build Free Little Libraries

    Charles (Chaz) Reed, a carpentry teacher at Lake Region Vocational Center, is having his classes build four Little Free Libraries for the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club. The libraries are small weather-proof bookcases that will be placed in neighborhoods to enable people to share books 24/7. Each little library will be a chartered Little Free Library […]

  • Lions Student of the Month, Caitlin Lees

    Caitlin Lees of Naples has been selected as the Naples Lions Club’s “Student of the Month” for April. Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior based on academics and volunteerism in school and community services. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award. […]

  • Rotary Good Citizen, Olivia Pearson

    Olivia Pearson of North Bridgton 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 […]

  • LRVC Masons’ Student of the Month

    Shawn Crouch of Casco has been selected as the Mason’s Vocational Student of the Month for March at Lake Region Vocational Center. Class of: 2023 Town: Casco Parent: Laura Berry  Sibling: Lily Hobbies: I enjoy automotive repair and robotics. Q. What program are you in at the Vocational Center? I am in the Automotives II […]

  • Lake Region High School National Honor Society inductees

    NEW HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES — Lake Region High School inducted 16 new members into the National Honor Society on Tuesday, April 11. Those inducted were: (front, left to right) Chloe Ward, Selina Hale-Pena, Eva Fickett, Sage Cormier, Olivia Roy, Laura Dutton, Averie Smith and Shougo Sturk; (back row) Joseph Deschenes, Madison Eddy, Madelyn McDougall, Bella […]

  • Final 3 ‘Cinderella’ shows Friday through Sunday

    The curtain goes up three more times as the Lake Region Drama Club’s presents “Cinderella.” Shows are: Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 1 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door, $12 for adults and $8 for students/seniors. Let’s meet the cast: Cinderellas and The Princes Eva Fickett of Naples, Sophomore, […]

  • Bridgton Academy names Diana Gleeson next Head of School

    The Bridgton Academy Board has selected Diana Gleeson to serve as the Academy’s 49th Head of School. She will begin her tenure on July 1, 2023. The selection of Ms. Gleeson, a career educator and school leader, comes at the end of a national search conducted by Carney Sandoe & Associates. The committee gathered feedback […]