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Updates from around the district, posted regularly. Hear from our students, supporters, and leadership team, all in one place.
FIRST Robotics teams represent New England at the highest level: FIRST Championship 2025
To close out a FIRST season with as many high tides and deep currents as the ocean, thousands of students, mentors, volunteers, sponsors and friends traveled to Houston, Texas for the FIRST Championship
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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
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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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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
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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 29, 20232 min read
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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 28, 20232 min read
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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 22, 20232 min read
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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 21, 20232 min read
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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 16, 20232 min read
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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 15, 20232 min read
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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 9, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 5, 20223 min read
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Week 7 in New England FRC: #NE_DCMP
We made it! The New England District Championship returned for the first time since 2019, bigger and better than before. Two RAPID REACT...
Apr 27, 20224 min read
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Week 6 in New England FRC: #NEHart and #NE_WPI
District qualifiers are over in New England! Both the Hartford District Event and the WPI District Event were incredibly competitive,...
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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Week 5 in New England FRC: #NESEA
It was time to slow down with our second event single-weekend event, back in New Hampshire. This time we moved closer to the coast, with...
Apr 6, 20222 min read
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Week 4 in New England FRC: #NEBoston and #NECMD
On the back half of the FRC qualifying competitions in New England, we spent another weekend fully in the state of Massachusetts.
Apr 3, 20223 min read
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BIG Announcement for the New England FRC District Championship!
With the end of the regular FRC season fast approaching, we’re looking ahead to the NE District Championship. Read our BIG announcement!
Mar 28, 20224 min read
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