In Today’s News

Connecting children in Biddeford and Iraq

In today’s Portland paper there is an article about an artist who painted two murals – one in Biddeford and one in Iraq with a person of connecting children in both countries. The Biddeford one includes a boy on the phone and the one in Iraq a girl on the phone. Read the article HERE.

 

Doodle 4 Google

Biddeford Middle School’s John Gatchalian

Art teacher Liz Ames is very excited but I’m sure that John Gatchalian and his family are more thrilled! At an assembly at John’s school, Biddeford Middle, the 7th grade artist was recognized for his art work by Google and named the winner for Maine in the Doodle 4 Google contest. Liz said: “He is a fantastic art student that has shown through his actions that perseverance & creativity pays off”.

The next step is the online voting. You can participate but only until Friday, June 7, by going online at doodle4google.com. If John is one of the top 5, he will win a $5000 scholarship and will be flown to Google Headquarters. Liz is certain if John wins that the scholarship will be used for art school.

You can learn more about it at THIS LINK from the coverage on newscentermaine.

You can vote at THIS LINK until this Friday, June 7.