Philadelphia Bound — Wish them luck!
The NCFL is an organization of private and public high schools dedicated to promoting and supporting speech and debate activities in the US and Canada. Five Orono High School students will travel to...
View ArticleFoxcroft boys, Orono girls win PVC small-school track and field titles
By Dave Barber, BDN Staff Posted May 27, 2013, at 6:13 p.m. Last modified May 27, 2013, at 11:43 p.m. DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — After winning three events and coming in second in a fourth, all Don Boyer...
View ArticleLowell Ruck competes in 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Speller No. 100, Lowell Ruck Sponsor: Husson University, Bangor, Maine Age: 14, Grade: Eight School: Orono Middle School, Orono, Maine Profile: Lowell loves the outdoors and spends a great deal of time...
View ArticleFREE — Two audiobooks every week until August 21st
What is SYNC? SYNC is a program that gives away two complete audiobook downloads–a current Young Adult title paired thematically with a Classic or Required Summer Reading title–each week to listeners...
View ArticleHigh School Class C Championships – Bangor Daily News
Competitors in the pole vault react after receiving their medals during the Class C state track and field meet at Foxcroft Academy Saturday. From left are: 6th place Jolene Potter, Maranacook J8-0, 4th...
View ArticleOrono students featured in May 30th Penobscot Times
Jessica Walker, Class of 2018 with regional trophy from Modern Woodmen of America Earlier post **************************************************************************************************** Kayne...
View ArticleCongratulations to the Class of 2013
If you missed either Baccalaureate or Graduation, you will find the speeches here.
View ArticleOrono High School Summer Sports Schedules – 2013
During summer vacation Orono High School Summer Sports Information can be picked up on the front table located in the main lobby Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:30 am – 3 pm. A master...
View ArticleGoActive! Video from Downriver Nationals 2013 in North Carolina
Earlier this month, Jeff Owen sent this information to those of us who celebrate the efforts of GoActive!: Hi Everyone – Here’s a quick report from the American Canoe Association’s Open Canoe Downriver...
View ArticleThink Sync – Two more choice audiobooks
SYNC Declares Independence in Week Six! What is SYNC? SYNC is a program that gives away two complete audiobook downloads–a current Young Adult title paired thematically with a Classic or Required...
View ArticleMaker Camp 2013 launched Monday, July 8th
Maker Camp is a whole new kind of camp: an online summer camp that is completely free and open to everyone. Maker Camp takes place wherever you are, by letting you do fun activities and share them with...
View ArticleLillie Mayfield, OHS ’13, and her bridge year in Ecuador
Global Citizen Year – one year to unlock a lifetime of potential Lillie Mayfield.OHS ’13, sent an email regarding her plans for the 2013-2014 school year. As you might have already heard, this coming...
View ArticleSomething “Peculiar” for the 7th week of SYNC with a “Twist”
SYNC Has Something Peculiar in Week Seven! Download the 7th free YA Novel & Summer Reading Classic pair from SYNC here.This Week’s Audiobooks: Available to download free July 11 – July 17 The...
View ArticleJoin Maker Camp for this year’s first virtual field trip on Friday, July 12
If you are 13 or older you can be a part of weeks of activities. Check out the schedule of events. Themes for future weeks: Create the Future, Fun and Games, Art & Design, DIY Music and...
View ArticleSYNC Begs for Mercy in Week 8! Free audio downloads
Grave Mercy Robin LaFevers Read by Erin Moon Published by Recorded Books Listen to This Audiobook: DOWNLOAD a complimentary copy this week! Description: Robin LaFevers has enchanted young readers with...
View ArticleVeazie Dam Breaching – Monday, July 22, 2013 beginning at 10 am
An advertising supplement in the weekend Bangor Daily News reminds us of the Penobscot River Restoration Project. Among the voices of the river in print today and in video from 2010 speaking of...
View ArticleCongratulations to School Committee Member, Jenna Mehnert – NAMI Executive...
From Bangor Daily News Community Posted July 19, 2013, at 10:15 a.m. AUGUSTA, Maine — National Alliance on Mental Illness Maine has hired Jenna Mehnert as its new executive director. She will begin...
View ArticleOrono looks to Asheley Simpson, OHS ’99 for stories about seal rehab
Asheley Simpson, OHS ’99 In March of 2011 this blog featured a WCSH/WLBZ story about Asheley’s rehabilitation of a harp seal in her work with University of New England Marine Science Center. This...
View ArticleEmma Libby, OHS ’16 brings her car to Bangor Library Children’s Program on...
Teen Racer - July 23rd at 11 AM Emma Libby is a 15 year old sophomore at Orono High School. She will be starting her 3rd full racing season later this month. Her home track is Speedway 95 in Hermon...
View ArticleMaine schools’ shift to tougher standards will come with costs – Maine Sunday...
As the state joins others in a transition to ‘Common Core,’ experts warn it will almost surely mean lower test scores. By Noel K. Gallagher ngallagher@mainetoday.com Staff Writer July 21 Excerpt of...
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