EHS students to head to Galápagos Islands October 15, 2018 by Kate Cough on Education, News ELLSWORTH — If all goes as planned, Ellsworth High School students will have the chance to follow in Charles Darwin’s footsteps. At a meeting on Oct. 9, the Ellsworth School Board approved an 11-day trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands in June 2020. “It’s a very unique opportunity,” Ellsworth High School Spanish teacher Carolyn …
Ellsworth School Board candidates cite programming, teacher retention October 11, 2018 by Kate Cough on Education, News ELLSWORTH — The signs are up and the candidates are out. Two residents are running to replace Kelly McKenney on the Ellsworth School Board. Neither has ever held elected office, although one, Colon Haskell, ran for School Board in 2015. McKenney’s term expires in November. She has not taken out papers for re-election. Colon Haskell …
School shooting threat “not viable” October 10, 2018 by Kate Cough on Breaking News, Cops & Courts, Education, News ELLSWORTH — An Ellsworth High School student was charged with terrorizing on Tuesday after allegedly making a comment threatening a school shooting the following day, according to a letter to parents and guardians from Superintendent Dan Higgins. Police investigated the incident, which was reported around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, and determined “the threat is not …
Hancock students donate to SPCA October 9, 2018 by Maxwell Hauptman on Education, News HANCOCK — Leashes, harnesses, toys, bowls, even a stick from the woods to fetch. These are some of the items, 700 in total, being donated to the SPCA in Trenton by students at Hancock Grammar School. “Initially, my goal was to just go on a field trip to the animal shelter and maybe donate a …
Bucksport Council approves lending money for gym floor; goes to voters Nov. 6 October 9, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Education, News BUCKSPORT — The Bucksport Town Council unanimously voted Oct. 4 to lend money to Regional School Unit 25 (RSU 25) to replace the middle school gym floor. Chairman David Keene said the lending agreement is pending approval by voters in each of RSU 25’s towns: Bucksport, Orland, Prospect and Verona Island. Residents will vote on …
Council divided on gym floor funding; special meeting to be held Thursday October 3, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Education, News BUCKSPORT — The Bucksport Town Council Sept. 27 was divided about lending money to Regional School Unit 25 (RSU 25) to replace Bucksport Middle School’s deteriorating gym floor. Curiously, all hands are in favor of funding the floor replacement. The devil’s in the details. A little history: The council directed Bucksport Town Manager Susan Lessard …
Sumner High School building plan awaits Park Service approval September 26, 2018 by Maxwell Hauptman on Education, News SULLIVAN — A location has been selected and initial site and floor plans have been submitted. Now, the next step in construction of a new building for Sumner Memorial High School is approval from the National Park Service to use land that it oversees. “A big milestone in this project is the site application,” said …
Financial aid night at EHS Oct. 3 September 26, 2018 by Staff on Education, News ELLSWORTH — A combined financial aid and admissions workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ellsworth High School cafeteria. The workshop is for students and parents of all grade levels. The University of Maine and Eastern Maine Community College will provide the speakers for the evening. Pizza will be provided …
Chris Van Dusen visits EEMS September 24, 2018 by Staff on Education, News ELLSWORTH — Chris Van Dusen, a Portland-born illustrator whose work has appeared in magazines such as Nickelodeon, Family Fun and Disney Adventures, read to students at Ellsworth Elementary Middle School on Thursday morning as part of a visit organized by the Ellsworth Public Library.
Referendum set for Bucksport Middle School floor project September 17, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Education, News BUCKSPORT — Regional School Unit 25 (RSU 25) voters on Nov. 6 will be asked to approve borrowing money to replace the Bucksport Middle School gymnasium floor, which has moisture issues. “The original construction didn’t account for the amount of water that goes under the building,” said Superintendent Jim Boothby. Boothby discussed the issue with …
