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The Spring of Testing (ACT, AP exams, MCA)

Juliana Ward, Staff Reporter March 6, 2020

Juliana Ward Staff Reporter With the snow starting to melt and temperatures rising, the school year is moving onto spring testing including the MCA’s, ACT’s and AP exams. Students in all grades...

Orono student pursues tennis career

April 9, 2013

Orono junior Victoria Barbetta packed up her school and tennis bag and flew off to Wesley Chapel, Florida to pursue her tennis career at Sattlebrooke Preparatory school.    "Sattlebrooke is a private...

Orono: Traditions and transitions through the years

March 15, 2013

The Orono High School building as we know it has been around since 1968. Talking to the teachers that have been here the longest, we can gain an insight into what makes Orono, Orono. In 1968 the...

Graphic/ Taylor Peterson

Active Senate members work for successful year

October 17, 2012

Orono High School Student Senate produces students with leadership traits in which are executed in classroom and from practicing time and stress management, teamwork and accountability. Senators are...

Maple Plain Family Center is a small business competing for local clients.
Photo/ Madi Arends

Small businesses compete for local customers

October 16, 2012

Customer service is key in running a small business in Orono. For a mid-sized community like Orono, keeping a small business open creates advantages for its people. “The money stays in the town...

Students debate welfare reform laws

October 16, 2012

The controversial topic of welfare has become more prevalent throughout the nation in light of the 2012 presidential election. Over 15 million Americans rely on welfare money from the government annually....

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