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5 tips to take the stress out of moving to college
(BPT) - Sponsored by Office Depot OfficeMax. Heading off to college is a major life milestone and an exciting first step toward adulthood. But as anyone who has already started this college process can attest to, a lot goes into preparing for that move. In addition to shopping for standard school supplies like backpacks, laptops and more, there’s also a new dorm room or apartment to outfit. Plus, there’s the added emotional stress of leaving home and starting a new journey, not to mention parents adjusting to an empty nest. Without some upfront planning, this important transitional period can dissolve into a stressful, hectic rush.
Tri-Town Democrats award two scholarships
For seven years, the Tri-Town Democrats of Barnstead, Gilmanton, and Alton have been offering a scholarship to a senior from one of those three towns who is graduating from Prospect Mountain or Gilford High School. The award is given based on essays written in response to a different essay question each year. This year, the question was: “If you witnessed or heard about an incident of racism or bigotry (including jokes) in your community, what would you do about it?”
Faculty, alumni, young and old, said goodbye to the White Mountain School
Over the weekend, around 200 White Mountain School alumni and faculty gathered to say goodbye to their alma mater. The 138-year-old high school in the North Country is now closed. The boarding school initially cited financial constraints as its reason for shutting down. In letters addressed to both parents and...
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