Maine Educational Center for the Deaf Governor Baxter School for the Deaf

09/03/2026

The first ASL Social Chat of the school year will be tomorrow, Sept. 4, at 9:00am at Coveside Coffee in Portland! A Bangor event will take place next Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5:30pm at the Bangor Library. Check out the flyer for more details and dates!

09/03/2026

Attention all middle and high school students in Maine who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing! You are invited to attend the annual Deaf Tea at the State House in Augusta on September 17 from 12:00-3:30pm. There will be a guided tour of the State House at 1:00 and the ceremony will begin at 2:00. Check out the attached video from last year!
ASL interpreters will be provided, and transportation is available (from Lewiston and Falmouth).
If interested, please complete the form linked below by September 11!
https://forms.gle/NNn4zezV2c8oVEBbA

08/31/2026

On August 21, our entire staff gathered for a day of connecting, learning, laughing, and enjoying good food! Here's the start of a brand new school year!

08/25/2026

Thank you to the families who came out to meet Dory at Finding Nemo on August 13! This performance was incredible, from magical bubbles to actors learning how to sign "Just Keep Swimming" - what a memorable experience! We hope you'll enjoy the pictures and video included below.

Don't miss out on our next collaborative and ASL interpreted performance with Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine: "The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza" - December 6 at 11:00am.
Register here for free tickets for families and DHH children: https://25273.blackbaudhosting.com/25273/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=d1b3b366-9e65-4028-b2a7-3a9347ea395f

08/24/2026

September 12 is Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at Litchfield Fair! Get in for free and see our "Wee Farmers'" exhibit, while also enjoying everything the fair has to offer! Register here:
https://forms.gle/KekqejWd1LrrtfWJ9

08/24/2026

Join us September 9, 4-6pm, as we beautify our campus and feast on a BBQ! RSVP here:
https://tinyurl.com/wysswt3t

08/12/2026

Did you know students start adding transition goals to their IEPs starting at the age of 14? These goals help prepare students and families for post school outcomes. In July, we had an amazing collaboration with 360 WorkReady Camp and Vocational Rehab to help target and identify student interests, preferences, and skills!

Our students worked really hard and we had an amazing team supporting them! You can see them with their finished resumes and binder where they will continue to build their portfolio along their journey!

Thank you to Charity Warigon and Lauren Clarke for making this visit to Maine!

08/07/2026

Steve Connolly has announced his retirement as executive director of MECDHH/GBSD. As we begin the search for a new leader, we express our gratitude for Steve's dedication and commitment to our students, staff, and the greater Deaf community. Together, we will continue the mission of supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in Maine.

Email from Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing THE MAINE EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING GOVERNOR BAXTER SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF One Mackworth Island, Falmouth,

08/04/2026

We're excited to come together to participate in Dempsey Challenge, a fundraiser supporting the Dempsey Center. Founded by actor and Maine native, Patrick Dempsey, the Dempsey Center's mission is to make life better for people impacted by cancer. We need your support to make a difference! Every donation—big or small—helps us reach our fundraising goal and directly impacts this important cause.

Click below to donate or to join our team!

The Dempsey Challenge is an annual run/walk and cycling event taking place Saturday, September 19th, 2026 in Lewiston, Maine. All funds raised during Dempsey Challenge go directly to making life better for people impacted by cancer. Please consider a donation to help the Dempsey Center provide comfo...

07/30/2026

Join us THIS SUNDAY, August 2, at the Splash Park in Presque Isle!
Let us know if you're coming! https://forms.gle/652gNTHiULqVkRuk6