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Apply now for Bridge design program; Traip commencement speaker announced: Education news
DURHAM — This summer, the National Summer Transportation Institute is offering full financial scholarships for 10 New Hampshire high school students to attend a one-week residential program focused on bridge design and construction. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. Taking place on...
Here are 18 surprise standout players for Seacoast high school baseball in 2024
The midway point of the high school baseball season has come and gone, and Seacoast teams are moving toward the home stretch and state tournaments in New Hampshire and Maine. Twenty-five Seacoast players to watch were highlighted in the preseason. Here are 18 players who have taken advantage of their opportunities and perhaps performed even better than expected: ...
PHS Model UN Team wins six awards at Maine Competition
Of the twenty-five High School teams who spent three days competing in the University of Southern Maine Model United Nations competition (MeMUNC), Portsmouth High School (PHS) took home six awards and was the only New Hampshire competing school. MeMUNC celebrated its twenty-fifth year of hosting high school students as a...
Spaulding High School names top 10 students in Class of 2024
ROCHESTER — Spaulding High School announces the top 10 graduates in its Class of 2024. The graduates are listed below in alphabetical order, as the determination of valedictorian and salutatorian, based on grades for the entire four years of high school, will be announced at graduation on June 7.
York standouts Maddie Fitzgerald, Ben Brown win Seacoast Athletes of Week honors
The Seacoast high school Athletes of the Week winners for May 13-18 are York High School softball player Maddie Fitzgerald and York baseball player Ben Brown, presented by York County Community College. Fitzgerald joins previous girls winners this spring: Marshwood softball player Piper Catanese, York softball player Sarah Orso, Exeter...
Vote now for Seacoast high school boys and girls Athletes of the Week for May 13-18
Welcome to the sixth installment of the Seacoast high school Athletes of the Week for the 2024 spring sports season, presented by York County Community College. This week, and in weeks to come, you can vote for a girls athlete of the week and a boys athlete of the week. ...
RSU 21 School Board wants to move forward after ex-chair's 'hurtful' post against teachers
KENNEBUNK, Maine — RSU 21 School Board member Peter Sentner said Monday he was ready to resign from his position if then-chair Erin Nadeau did not step down from hers, following an incendiary remark she made against a group of teachers on social media. “I would not let it...
Celebrating Local Achievements: GBCC’s 78th Commencement Honors 332 Graduates
Great Bay Community College (GBCC) held its 78th commencement ceremony at the Portsmouth campus. This event celebrated the graduation of 332 students from a variety of programs. The ceremony took place on a Saturday, with 160 students walking in front of their families and friends.
Great Bay Community College 2024 graduation: Students, award winners honored
PORTSMOUTH — Great Bay Community College celebrated its 78th commencement with 332 degrees and certificates were conferred and 160 students walking during the ceremonies Saturday. Associate degree and certificates were awarded to graduates of the programs in accounting, American studies, automotive technology, biological science, biotechnology, business administration, leadership and management, sales and digital...
Meet the accomplished leaders who are Seacoast Students of the Week
A class president who is an accomplished debater and track star. An honors student, who earned volleyball player of the year honors. A scholar and athlete who is a Scout leader and "a positive force." Seacoast Students of the Week are nominated by local principals, teachers and guidance counselors and,...
Sixth-inning single completes cycle for York High School sophomore Maddie Fitzgerald
YORK, Maine - York High School sophomore Maddie Fitzgerald singled in the sixth inning in Wednesday's Class B South game against Gray-New Gloucester, a 13-3 win for the state champion Wildcats. However, in the moment, Fitzgerald didn't know the significance of her fourth hit of the game. More: 32 Seacoast softball players to...
Rochester, New Hampshire, Teacher Up for ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’
I was raised by two teachers, so educators will always hold a special place in my heart. My mom was an elementary school music teacher, and my dad taught theater and TV production at the high school I attended. Yes, I did take his class, and no, he didn't give me an 'A' just because I was his daughter. I kind of wish he did.
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