Thornton Academy's largest academic event of the year - the Academic Expo on February 26th - attracted some 700 students and family members who wished to explore course offerings for next year with the help of teachers and college representatives.

The Thornton Academy girls basketball team won the Western Maine Class A championship game against reinging champ McAuley 41-31 on Saturday, February 21 to advance to the state final vs. Lawrence.

The Thornton Academy Players present their one-act cut of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" on Thursday March 5 at 7pm in Garland Auditorium and then host the One Act Festival.