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BACK TO (NEW) SCHOOL

Staff photo by Joe Phelan
The gym floors were still being finished last week at the new Cony High School in Augusta. The gym features skylights and the school initials on the bleachers. Story: Crazy about Cony

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]

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]

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Something Disturbing
Over the past week, ads for the film �Step Up� have been shown on television and many of them have made me cringe. I mean,... more
[MaineToday.com 08/11/06]

Gubernatorial debate... tomorrow!
The Maine 2006 Governor election is upon us, and its long past-time to start thinking about the candidates. Nate discusses the candidates' environmental and energy policy, and harangues about Baldacci's proven merits as a governor. more
[MaineToday.com 09/13/06]

The End is Nearing
The school year of 05-06 is slowly coming to a close, seniors have just a few day left here at TA and the underclassmen have... more
[MaineToday.com 05/24/06]

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Congratulations to the winners of this year's One-Minute Wonders contest: Scott Cowan, Greg Attra and Declan Murphy. They'll get iPods and gift certificates to the iTunes store to help load them up. Check out their entries and all of the others here.

Maine teens have been busy submitting their poetry to 20 Below. Check out the new poetry by Elise Collins, Corrine Boisselle, Nikky Geisinger and Corey Sturgeon.

Radiate Everything You Are
Miranda Sherman tackles one of the most passionate debates that ever was: "Lennon or McCartney?"
[March 23, 2005]

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Say Yes to Teens
Want a job but don't know where to start? Check our listing of Portland area teen-friendly employers.

Ask the Expert
Question: "I have a friend who gets very stressed and depressed. Is there anything I can do to help her?" Read Dr. Sandy Caron's advice.

Resources
Find an eating disorder clinic. Get substance abuse counseling. Learn about scholarships. Get tips on buying a car. It's all here.

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VACATION PICS
rockoff 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
rockoff 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
20B20 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.