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News & Stories
Updates from around the district, posted regularly. Hear from our students, supporters, and leadership team, all in one place.
CT Manufacturing Innovation Forum 2025: Celebrating Leadership, STEM, and Next-Gen Talent
From classroom to career, Connecticut’s future innovators (and FIRST programs!) were on full display at the 2nd Annual Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum!
Sep 123 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 11, 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 11, 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 5, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE WPI District Event presented by National Grid
Special thanks to the event's Presenting Sponsor, National Grid, and to all of the WPI alumni and students that made this event a success.
Apr 4, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in NH: NE UNH District Event
We are always so excited to be hosted in a university venue, where students can compete while getting familiar with the college campus vibe.
Mar 28, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE Greater Boston District Event
We've crossed the halfway point in the CHARGED UP FIRST Robotics Competition season this year! We're ready to focus on Week 4.
Mar 27, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE North Shore District Event
One of our longest-running district events returned to the North Shore of Massachusetts during week 3 of CHARGED UP competition!
Mar 21, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE Western NE District Event
Week 3 means double Massachusetts events! WNEU is the alma mater of many FIRST Alumni and we are so grateful for their hospitality.
Mar 20, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in RI: NE Rhode Island District Event
We were excited to return to Rhode Island to host an event for the first time since 2019, and this time in a new venue in North Scituate!
Mar 15, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in CT: NE Waterbury District Event
Week 2 events in New England are not immune to the winter weather! Despite a snow delay on Day 1, Waterbury went off without a hitch,
Mar 14, 20232 min read
FIRST Robotics Competition in MA: NE SE Mass District Event
Featuring robotic "judges" and tons of tie-dye, FRC returned to Bridgewater, Massachusetts during Week 1 of the CHARGED UP season!
Mar 8, 20232 min read
CHARGED UP for 2023: NE Granite State District Event
Though there was only one day of the Granite State District Event, there were tons of awesome CHARGED UP moments!
Mar 6, 20232 min read
February FIRST! A new vision and strategic plan for our district
It's a new year and we are excited to focus on the community and values of our district. Read on for information about our new vision!
Feb 1, 20232 min read
2023 Pine Tree District Event Announcement
It is with great disappointment that we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Pine Tree District Event scheduled next March.
Nov 1, 20222 min read
NE FIRST is hiring!
As we continue to expand FIRST in New England, we are looking for a motivated individual to become a Project Support Specialist.
Aug 5, 20222 min read
New England FRC, FTC, FLL teams compete at the FIRST World Championship in Houston
For the first time since 2019, FRC, FTC and FLL teams from all over the world battled their way to Einstein matches at all program levels.
May 4, 20223 min read
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