Crazy about Cony
Incoming freshmen in awe of new high school [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 29, 2006]

Schools take aim at better nutrition
Concerns about obesity have prompted healthier choices on many lunch menus in the state. [Portland Press Herald August 28, 2006]

Westbrook strikes up marching band again
The high school group, canceled last year for lack of participants, has 30 enthusiastic members. [Portland Press Herald August 28, 2006]

School bell is ready to ring
A recap of the drive to build a new Cony -- all the way up to the opening of its doors today. [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 28, 2006]

Back-to-school costs on the rise
Julee Grass said she and her two children look forward to the annual back-to-school shopping trip. [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 27, 2006]

'IT ONLY TAKES A CLICK'
Online social networks have become a free, accessible and increasingly popular place for young people to define themselves and connect with friends. [Portland Press Herald August 21, 2006]

Campus seeing changes
FARMINGTON -- Even before she'd packed up her dormitory room last spring, Chelsey Martin was already eager to get back the University of Maine at Farmington. [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 20, 2006]

All-boys camp celebrates 100 years
WAYNE -- For 100 years, it's been a place where boys become men. [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 20, 2006]

Grading summer homework: Do students get too much?
Some Maine principals will review whether a heavy assignment load works. Do you think summer homework is a good thing? [Maine Sunday Telegram August 13, 2006]

Girls-only hoops court on hold
AUGUSTA -- Leaders of a nonprofit city recreation group have backed off from their plans to make one of two new basketball courts being dedicated near Piggery Road off- limits to boys. [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 12, 2006]

Maine Maritime Academy sees big influx of students
CASTINE - Maine Maritime Academy is expecting to start the academic year with an all-time-high enrollment, including a record high number of female students. [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 6, 2006]

Kids, parents often struggle to cut tech ties
In the era of text messages, personal digital assistants and cell phones, many residential summer campers and their parents are struggling to sever the digital umbilical cord. [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 5, 2006]

Student grades to determine open campus privilege
In a change meant to provide an incentive to get better grades, Gardiner Area High School seniors and juniors are going to have to make the honor roll to get the privilege of leaving school when they don't have a class. [Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel August 4, 2006]

Maine's use of SAT is expected to pass federal test
State education officials prepare to prove the exam gauges student progress.Should the state continue to use the SAT to measure student achievement? [Portland Press Herald July 24, 2006]

Cheap fun at the Ready
It's a given: If you're young and on your own in this city you're often strapped for cash. That's why having a go-to list of cheap fun ideas is a necessity. [Portland Press Herald July 24, 2006]

Alive with hip-hop
At The Big Easy, the hip-hop community gets a chance to grab a mic and to hear what others are doing. [Portland Press Herald July 24, 2006]

VACATION PICS
How are you spending your summer vacation? Don't wait until you're back in class to tell everyone. Post your vacation photos.

ROCK-OFF 22
See profiles of all the bands, hear song samples, vote for your favorite and post messages for them here.

Richard says: "It's good to see bands following in the footsteps of the legendary Dr Thunder. Keep it up guys."
Talk about the Rock-Off.

BLUNT YOUTH RADIO
What's coming on Blunt Youth Radio:
Sept 11: Relationships
WMPG 90.9, Mondays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
(52 sec., 205K, mp3 file)

SCHOLARSHIPS
Looking for help with college costs? Find out about scholarships available to students headed to Maine colleges here.

20 BELOW 20
See who the judges chose to recognize as the 20 standouts among the 20 Below 20 nominees.

STUDENT ART AWARDS
The winners of MECA's Regional Scholastic Art Awards and Congressional District Art Awards have been announced. Find out more and see some of the winning entries.

BULLETIN BOARD
Check the bulletin board for events and news releases -- youth radio, writing contests, workshops and more.

IT'S A SNAP
See who won our teen photography contest and view all of the entries.