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Troubled teen the subject of teacher’s novel
Classroom bullies are familiar to students and teachers alike. For Margaret Milardo, an educator and author of a new novel, Brandi, both warranted further exploration. Throughout her extensive teaching career, Milardo encountered many student bullies, as well as other troubled adolescents who ran away from home or got into trouble. Once she got to know
Chebeague playground honors memory of fitness devotee
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Large yellow, blue and pink playground equipment now towers over the one-story Chebeague Island School. The elaborate new play area, part of what planners hope will eventually be a larger recreational “campus” for islanders of all ages, was dedicated July 4 in memory of Susan Hudson-Wilson. Hudson-Wilson died unexpectedly in October 2012
Alice and her friends on Chebeague
CHEBEAGUE — The Queen of Hearts, dressed in a red and gold gown with large cards hanging from her was there, asking everyone for a curtsy. The March Hare, the Mad Hatter and a green caterpillar mingled in the crowd. Alice in Wonderland had arrived on Chebeague Island, and it was time for high tea.
Chebeague’s Harry Potter Extravaganza
Just like the Great Hall at Hogwarts, the Chebeague Island Hall on February 25 was lit up with stars hanging from the ceiling. Outside it was dark and blustery, but inside, the Harry Potter Extravaganza was in top form. Sitting at a long table across the stage were the Hogwarts “professors,” island adults in full
A Growing Partnership on Chebeague
On a typical Saturday night this summer, the place to go on Chebeague Island is The Slow Bell Cafe. This is the restaurant’s first season, and islanders have eagerly anticipated its opening. It’s become a real island enterprise. May Hall is the head chef and manager of The Slow Bell. Breakfast and lunch are served
Broadway on Chebeague
It’s a hot July evening, and bikes are strewn about the entrance to the Chebeague Island Hall. From the open windows, the sounds of teenage voices and Broadway music can be heard. Inside, everyone is divided into groups, some sitting on the piano, some on stage, singing in unison. Opening night beckons. Summertime on Chebeague