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Updates from around the district, posted regularly. Hear from our students, supporters, and leadership team, all in one place.


First official FRC event in Vermont gets a snowy welcome at UVM
What a weekend!! Starting off with snow didn't slow down our first ever UVM District Event. No wonder a Vermont team is called Bad Weather
5 hours ago2 min read
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First official FRC event in Vermont gets a snowy welcome at UVM
What a weekend!! Starting off with snow didn't slow down our first ever UVM District Event. No wonder a Vermont team is called Bad Weather
5 hours ago2 min read
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WPI brings New England FRC teams together every year since NE FIRST was founded
There are only two qualifying events left in New England...and next week is the NE DCMP! Special thanks to WPI for hosting this district.
5 days ago2 min read
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Final FRC REEFSCAPE qualifier in New Hampshire recognizes FIRST Robotics Awareness Month
The REEFSCAPE season is flying.... or swimming? by SO quickly! Week 4 in New England featured two of our collegiate venues in NH and MA.
6 days ago2 min read
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Diving in to Week 3 in New England: triple play starts with URI District Event
Just three weeks before DCMP, teams at the URI District Event met a special guest, one who happens to be a namesake of a 2025 Division!
Mar 192 min read
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Western NE District Event brings preview of New England Championship to Western Mass
The Western NE District Event hosted 35 teams at WNEU! We'll be 20m west in just TWO weeks for the New England District Championship!
Mar 192 min read
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Bringing ALL students together: FRC + Unified Robotics at the Pine Tree District 2025 Event
Heading way up the coast to our most northeastern event, we returned to The Colisée in Maine for our 8th annual Pine Tree District Event!
Mar 192 min read
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Robots in Revere: NE FIRST 2025 Greater Boston District Event
Only two miles from their own beach, robots made waves in Revere! Revere High School hosted their 7th iteration of the Greater Boston Event
Mar 112 min read
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Making a splash in Week 2 in New England: Waterbury District Event
What better city to host a water game than Waterbury? Our first event in Connecticut this season hosted 37 teams from CT, MA and even NH!
Mar 102 min read
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Emotions run deep at the new for 2025 Southern Maine District Event
The Southern Maine District Event was incredibly special, and not just because it was the first time hosting an FRC qualifier in this venue.
Mar 53 min read
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Diving in to Week 1 in New England: Granite State District Event
We did it...REEFSCAPE IS HERE! 66 teams worked hard for two months to make it to a Week 1 event this year, with half at GSD March 1–2!
Mar 42 min read
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[ACTION] FRC District Event Info + Surveys
We are excited for the official REEFSCAPE competition season to start in just 10 days! We have created some new resources for teams this...
Feb 191 min read
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[ACTION] FRC Event Accommodations
NE FIRST is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. Please fill out the form linked below or on nefirst.org/teams to help...
Jan 211 min read
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Warm Holiday Wishes from NE FIRST!
We hope our students, alumni, mentors, teachers, team parents, volunteers, supporters, family and friends have a wonderful holiday...
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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![[NOTICE] Sad news regarding the passing of Clare Greenlaw](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_101d7eae4c934ceb8465ee4855ab0602~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_101d7eae4c934ceb8465ee4855ab0602~mv2.webp)
[NOTICE] Sad news regarding the passing of Clare Greenlaw
It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden loss of Clare Greenlaw, mentor for FIRST Team 172, The Northern Force, and the...
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Make your impact in 2024!
As 2024 comes to a close, we need your help to celebrate our history—and invest in our future. What do YOU remember from your rookie year?
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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![[FILE] FRC District Event Venue Request Flyer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_2d0f4dc706f74dabbbc7ca40812dd9d3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_291,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_2d0f4dc706f74dabbbc7ca40812dd9d3~mv2.webp)
[FILE] FRC District Event Venue Request Flyer
NE FIRST is looking for venues interested in hosting a 2026 FRC District Event! A full list of requirements and expectations is available.
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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![[UPDATE] New England Mentor Conference Recordings](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_4b7193ea23554dee9eed6973f2fda8c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_4b7193ea23554dee9eed6973f2fda8c5~mv2.webp)
[UPDATE] New England Mentor Conference Recordings
Thanks to everyone who made the inaugural New England Mentor Conference a success this summer! Recordings of presentations are now available
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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![[OPPORTUNITIES] Fall 2024 - Altair Contest + Alltown Perks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_79833b77a32f4511a8645b703c630e6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_291,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_79833b77a32f4511a8645b703c630e6b~mv2.webp)
[OPPORTUNITIES] Fall 2024 - Altair Contest + Alltown Perks
Take advantage of opportunities and benefits thanks to our sponsors and supporters!
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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![[UPDATE] FRC Town Halls - Fall 2024](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yAilMPCpoK8/sddefault.jpg)
[UPDATE] FRC Town Halls - Fall 2024
NE FIRST hosted two town hall meetings in late November to share updates with FRC teams and take questions.
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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![[ACTION] 2025 NE DCMP Updates](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/695840_853bc2abe81d42d3a57225beb3304874~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/695840_853bc2abe81d42d3a57225beb3304874~mv2.webp)
[ACTION] 2025 NE DCMP Updates
As we start planning for the 2025 New England District Championship, the planning committee is looking for some feedback from all of you!
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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