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Updates from around the district, posted regularly. Hear from our students, supporters, and leadership team, all in one place.
Kicking off back-to-back weekends for FRC in Connecticut
We were excited to see teams from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire at one of our longest-running events in the same venue! The Waterbury District Event wowed visitors while kicking off two weekends in a row of CT events.
3 days ago2 min read
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 10, 20252 min read
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 5, 20253 min read
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 4, 20252 min read
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
FIRST IN SHOW Act 5: NE FIRST WPI District Event 2024
We've closed the curtains on the final FRC qualifying event in New England, and what a show it was! Worcester Polytechnic Institute...
Apr 2, 20242 min read
FIRST IN SHOW New England Week 5 Encore: UNH District Event
District qualifiers are complete! The top half of the district is excited to be invited to the final act of our FIRST IN SHOW season...
Apr 1, 20242 min read
FIRST IN SHOW Act 4: NE FIRST Western NE District Event 2024
Western New England University hosted 36 FRC teams. Special thanks to the Department of Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing for hosting
Mar 26, 20242 min read
FIRST Robotics in New England 2024: Greater Boston District Event
We made it through Week 4 in New England! That left just two competitions before district rankings would be locked and we'd see who is...
Mar 25, 20242 min read
NE FIRST Week 3 Encore: Pine Tree District Event
Three for three: our northernmost event of the entire season, the Pine Tree District Event, returned to the beautiful state of Maine.
Mar 21, 20242 min read
FIRST Robotics in New England 2024: North Shore District Event
Heading north in the district, the North Shore District Event was our second event during our triple play weekend!
Mar 20, 20242 min read
FIRST IN SHOW Act 3: NE FIRST URI District Event 2024
Week 3 in New England was the perfect time for a trilogy: our only weekend with three distinct FRC events running at the same time.
Mar 19, 20242 min read
FIRST Robotics in New England 2024: BSU District Event
Four down, seven to go! FIRST Robotics Competition teams in New England put on another show this weekend with CRESCENDO presented by the...
Mar 16, 20242 min read
FIRST IN SHOW New England Week 2 Encore: Waterbury District Event
Week 2, encore two! FIRST Robotics Competition teams are amped to keep seeing how CRESCENDO match play is progressing! Wilby High School...
Mar 16, 20242 min read
NE FIRST Week 1 Encore: Hartford District Event
FIRST Robotics Competition teams in New England are amped for event season! Each week we will see at least two district events across...
Mar 10, 20242 min read
Setting the stage for FIRST IN SHOW: NE FIRST Granite State District Event 2024
We are ready to reach a CRESCENDO in New England! The FIRST Robotics Competition event season has finally arrived, and teams all around...
Mar 9, 20242 min read
Behind the Scenes: Viable Venues
As we reach the decade milestone and celebrate 10 years of NE FIRST, we're excited to take you behind the scenes of venue selection!
Sep 29, 20236 min read
NE FIRST is hiring!
Looking to join the NE FIRST team? We are hiring for a Staff Accountant! Read on to learn about the role responsibilities and how to apply.
Jul 12, 20232 min read
New England FIRST Robotics teams compete at the highest level: FIRST Championship 2023
To close out an energizing FIRST competition season, thousands of students, mentors, volunteers, sponsors and spectators traveled to Houston
May 2, 20234 min read
A CHARGED UP ending to the FIRST ENERGIZE robotics season in New England
It was amazing to bring teams and guests from all FIRST programs together for this incredible celebration of FIRST and STEM in New England!
Apr 12, 20236 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in CT: NE Hartford District Event
In Hartford we welcomed many guests from the manufacturing sector, including the Chief Manufacturing Officer for CT, Paul Lavoie.
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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