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Bob Stuart, program director for the nonprofit Maine College Circle, speaks Wednesday to seven Dirigo Elementary School fourth-graders who were each presented $100 scholarships at a meeting at Regional 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico. Haleigh Hutchins, center, was among those chosen for their essays on their aspirations for the future.
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MEXICO It’s never too early to dream about what you aspire to be.
For three months this year, 40 fourth-graders at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru had the opportunity to do that.
Teacher Holmquist said students first learned about essay writing, then from February through April watched Zoom aspirations workshop sessions with Bob Stuart, program director for the nonprofit Maine College Circle. The organization teaches students to understand the value of continued education beyond high school and helps them explore their opportunities.
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Portland Stage says it backs city move to consolidate social services on Forest Avenue We look forward to working with the HHS leadership team to ensure that everyone in our community feels welcome on our block, said Darrell Pardy, president of the board of directors, and Anita Stewart, executive and artistic director.
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Portland Stage, a fixture in Portland’s arts district for nearly 40 years, issued a statement Monday saying it supports the city’s decision to consolidate its public health and social services programs in a single building at 39 Forest Ave.
But the city’s decision has led the Maine College of Art to evaluate its plans to locate a student residence hall next door. MECA raised concerns about student safety after learning of the city’s plan.
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BELLOWS FALLS â A Bellows Falls Union High School senior has won an honorable mention in the 40th Annual Congressional Art Competition.
Riley Rice, 17, was recognized for her mixed media piece entitled âEzra,â a portrait of an individual created in her imagination. The piece was made in summer 2020 with acrylic paint and paper recycled from an old book.
âI wasnât really inspired by anything. I kind of, when Iâm painting, just like to go with the flow and see where it takes me,â she said, speaking by phone Tuesday during an outdoor class with Bellows Falls Union High School Anna Macijeski. âI kind of take inspiration from past pieces Iâve made, and use that as a way to guide me.â