Erin Mastropietro Meeting Challenges – by Sandy McBride

   When Erin Mastropietro’s first ball of the tenth frame rocketed into the pins, a three pin split remained standing at the end of the alley.  A wave of groans followed by enthusiastic applause sounded from the crowd gathered at Hometown Lanes to watch the bowling match between Mechanicville High School and Cohoes High School on Thursday afternoon.

Read the entire article in the 01/28 edition.

The Express Newspaper – January 28, 2016

Saratoga Co. 4-H Robotics – by Harold Wessell

That's FIRST as in "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,"
an organization that created, a decade or more ago in partnership with Lego Group, designed to inspire young people aged 9 to 14 (Grades 4-8) to participate in science and technology. Children are engaged in a hands-on learning experience which challenges them to solve real-world problems using robotics. This experience teaches the children to experiment and overcome obstacles which builds self-esteem and confidence.

Read the entire article in the May1st issue of the Express.