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University of Maine at Augusta Hosts Weekly Crafter's Corner for Community Engagement

University of Maine at Augusta Hosts Weekly Crafter's Corner for Community Engagement

University of Maine at Augusta Hosts Weekly Crafter's Corner for Community Engagement
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Forest Acres Farmers Market Continues Weekly Operations at Gills Creek Memorial Park

Forest Acres Farmers Market Continues Weekly Operations at Gills Creek Memorial Park

Forest Acres Farmers Market Continues Weekly Operations at Gills Creek Memorial Park
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Announces Member Walking Club for Early Morning Exploration

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Announces Member Walking Club for Early Morning Exploration

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Announces Member Walking Club for Early Morning Exploration
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Duluth Seniors Benefit from Accessible Pontoon Rides on St. Louis River

Duluth Seniors Benefit from Accessible Pontoon Rides on St. Louis River

Duluth Seniors Benefit from Accessible Pontoon Rides on St. Louis River
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Reno-Sparks Indian Colony's Unity Youth Group Recognized for Fostering Indigenous Youth Leadership

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony's Unity Youth Group Recognized for Fostering Indigenous Youth Leadership

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) Unity Youth Council is being recognized for its significant work in fostering leadership and community engagement among Indigenous youth. This local council, part of the national United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) organization established in 1976, comprises over 50 members. UNITY's mission focuses on the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of Indigenous youth, aiming to prepare them as leaders within their communities. The RSIC UNITY Youth Council emphasizes youth advocacy, encouraging young people to use their voices and participate in community decisions, especially on issues that directly affect them. The organization operates on the principle that youth are not just future leaders but are leaders today, and their contributions are valuable in the present.
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Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Hosts 'AK Sports Shorts' Featuring Local Athletes

Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Hosts 'AK Sports Shorts' Featuring Local Athletes

Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Hosts 'AK Sports Shorts' Featuring Local Athletes
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CHS Communicator Highlights Freshman Experiences and School Transition

CHS Communicator Highlights Freshman Experiences and School Transition

The CHS Communicator has published an article detailing the initial experiences and adjustments of freshmen at Community High School (CHS). The report focuses on how new students are adapting from middle school routines to CHS's block scheduling and open campus policy. Students like Nathaniel Raz expressed relief and happiness upon acceptance, highlighting the school's 'Forum' system as a key differentiator that fosters social skills and a welcoming environment. Ingrid VanderVliet noted the challenge of transitioning to block scheduling but appreciated the support from CHS staff. Conversely, Alma Birdsong praised the increased freedom, particularly the ability to leave campus for lunch. Callen Hunter-Veatch was surprised by the quiet hallways and is enjoying unique classes like Python, computer science, and ASL, which they hadn't anticipated taking. The article underscores the varied initial impressions, ranging from relief and appreciation for new freedoms to challenges in adapting to different academic s...
Savannah Morning NewsSavannah Morning News
Town seeks public input for 2027 Old Town Bluffton Master Plan

Town seeks public input for 2027 Old Town Bluffton Master Plan

The Town of Bluffton seeks public input for its 2027 Old Town Master Plan. A meeting will be held Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in Bluffton.
Rochester Democrat and ChronicleRochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rush-Henrietta students walk out over school safety

Rush-Henrietta students walk out over school safety

Rush-Henrietta students walked out after a fight hospitalized a classmate and triggered a lockdown. They want changes to school safety.
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Overland Park City Council Approves Long-Term Parks and Recreation Plan Despite Resident Opposition to Aquatic Facilities

Overland Park City Council Approves Long-Term Parks and Recreation Plan Despite Resident Opposition to Aquatic Facilities

The Overland Park City Council has approved 'Playbook OP,' a comprehensive 10-year plan for the city's parks and recreation system. This approval occurred despite significant pushback from residents and some council members regarding the aquatic facilities portion of the plan. The plan includes renovating or replacing existing regional pools like Young’s Pool and Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center, and building new water play features. However, it also entails closing Stonegate Pool at the end of its useful life and constructing a new water park in south Overland Park within the next decade. Council members Drew Mitrisin and Melissa Cheatham, representing Ward 2, voiced concerns that the plan disregards taxpayer preferences for more neighborhood pools, particularly in north Overland Park, and that it removes pool access for residents in that area. A city survey indicated that 67% of taxpayers preferred more neighborhood pools and supported renovating existing regional pools, developing two new neighborhood pool...
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Rhode Island Department of Education and State Council on the Arts Launch Statewide Student Art Contest to Promote School Attendance

Rhode Island Department of Education and State Council on the Arts Launch Statewide Student Art Contest to Promote School Attendance

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), in collaboration with the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), has initiated a statewide student art competition titled 'The Art of Attendance.' This contest invites K-12 students across Rhode Island to creatively express what motivates them to attend school. Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced the program, which aims to highlight the importance of school attendance, belonging, and engagement through student artwork. The initiative seeks to gather student perspectives on how schools foster learning, growth, creativity, and future success. Finalists from elementary, middle, and high school levels will have their work displayed in a public exhibition at RIDE headquarters in February 2027, with award winners recognized at the Rhode Island State House in March 2027 during the annual Arts in Our Schools Month celebration. The competition guidelines and submission details are available on the attendancemattersri.org/arto...
The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board names new leadership amid takeover suit

Memphis-Shelby County Schools board names new leadership amid takeover suit

Tamarques Porter, the new board chair, named TCAP scores and literacy rates as key issues he wanted the district to be aligned on.