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Mohave College Launches Driving Simulator Program in Bullhead City This Summer

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
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Mohave College Launches Driving Simulator Program in Bullhead City This Summer

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College Corporate Education is helping new drivers build confidence and prepare for the Arizona permit and licensing process with its Pathway to Safe Driving pre-permit driver education courses, offered this summer in both Kingman and Bullhead City.This summer’s driver education session features a new realistic driving simulator, allowing students to develop critical driving skills in a safe, controlled environment before getting behind the wheel. The simulator allows participants to practice real-world driving scenarios while reinforcing lessons learned in the classroom.The new driving simulator offers students a highly realistic training experience with a variety of customizable driving conditions and scenarios. Students can practice driving in both daytime and nighttime settings, navigate different environments such as city streets, and experience a range of vehicle types including both automatic and manual transmission. The simulator also introduces real-world challenges such as pedestrians, rock slides and other unexpected road hazards, helping students build awareness, improve reaction time, and strengthen safe decision-making skills in a controlled environment.Designed for teens, first-time drivers and anyone who wants a refresher, the program combines 20 hours of classroom instruction with simulator-based training. Students will learn vehicle control, defensive driving techniques, traffic laws, road conditions, emergency response, risk management and permit test preparation.“Driving simulators provide students with the opportunity to practice real-world driving scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. By adding this technology to our Driver Education program, we’re helping new drivers build confidence, strengthen critical decision-making skills and better prepare for the responsibilities of driving before they get on the road,” said Janice Berkenheger, Corporate Education & Career Training Program Manager.Classes begin July 6 and run from 6–8 p.m. The Kingman course will be held at the Mohave College Beale Street Center, Room 106, the Bullhead City course will take place at the Bullhead Campus, Building 500, Room 506.The cost is $175, and registration is open through July 1.For more information or to register, visit MohaveDrive.com or contact Janice Berkenheger at 928-681-5649 or [email protected] College Corporate Education provides workforce, professional development, and personal enrichment opportunities designed to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and communities throughout Mohave County. Learn more about Corporate Education at Mohave.edu/CorpEdAbout Mohave College

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College Corporate Education is helping new drivers build confidence and prepare for the Arizona permit and licensing process with its Pathway to Safe Driving pre-permit driver education courses, offered this summer in both Kingman and Bullhead City.This summer’s driver education session features a new realistic driving simulator, allowing students to develop critical driving skills in a safe, controlled environment before getting behind the wheel. The simulator allows participants to practice real-world driving scenarios while reinforcing lessons learned in the classroom.The new driving simulator offers students a highly realistic training experience with a variety of customizable driving conditions and scenarios. Students can practice driving in both daytime and nighttime settings, navigate different environments such as city streets, and experience a range of vehicle types including both automatic and manual transmission. The simulator also introduces real-world challenges such as pedestrians, rock slides and other unexpected road hazards, helping students build awareness, improve reaction time, and strengthen safe decision-making skills in a controlled environment.Designed for teens, first-time drivers and anyone who wants a refresher, the program combines 20 hours of classroom instruction with simulator-based training. Students will learn vehicle control, defensive driving techniques, traffic laws, road conditions, emergency response, risk management and permit test preparation.“Driving simulators provide students with the opportunity to practice real-world driving scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. By adding this technology to our Driver Education program, we’re helping new drivers build confidence, strengthen critical decision-making skills and better prepare for the responsibilities of driving before they get on the road,” said Janice Berkenheger, Corporate Education & Career Training Program Manager.Classes begin July 6 and run from 6–8 p.m. The Kingman course will be held at the Mohave College Beale Street Center, Room 106, the Bullhead City course will take place at the Bullhead Campus, Building 500, Room 506.The cost is $175, and registration is open through July 1.For more information or to register, visit MohaveDrive.com or contact Janice Berkenheger at 928-681-5649 or [email protected] College Corporate Education provides workforce, professional development, and personal enrichment opportunities designed to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and communities throughout Mohave County. Learn more about Corporate Education at Mohave.edu/CorpEdAbout Mohave College Since 1971, Mohave College has been transforming lives by helping students earn degrees and certificates that lead to better careers and brighter futures. Most alumni stay right here in Mohave County, strengthening the local workforce, fueling economic growth, and giving back to the communities they call home. The College delivers an estimated $199 million annual economic impact to the region and supports over 3,000 jobs in industries ranging from healthcare to the arts. Alumni contribute $158 million each year in additional income to local communities, and 96% of graduates say Mohave prepared them well for their careers or further education. Whether you’re starting your journey or advancing your skills, Mohave College is here to help you own your future. Learn more at Mohave.edu/ImprovingLives.Student using new driving simulator on the Bullhead campus.Flyers for both Kingman and Bullhead Drivers Education Courses.

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Brunswick June 9, 2026 Municipal Election: Ballot & Voter Information

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"Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.    Search autocomplete is currently not responding. Please try again later. Reminder: Signs, including political signs are prohibited on public property. Please see the Zoning Sign Ordinance (4.13). The Municipal Election will include the School Budget Validation Referendum, and the Region 10 Question. School Budget Validation Referendum Cost Center The State Primary will include candidates for State Representatives from Districts 99, 100, and 101. District 23 State Senator, District 1 U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and Governor's race. For the June 9, 2026 Election, all voters will receive municipal ballots. Voters registered as a Democrat or Republican may only vote their party’s ballots. As of April 6, 2026, there are no Green Independent or Libertarian Candidates. Voters enrolled as a Green Independent or Libertarian will not be entitled to select another party’s ballot. They will only be entitled to the municipal ballots. As a reminder, Green Independent is a party, such as the Democratic or Republican parties. A voter who is registered as a Green Independent is not a “independent” voter and will not qualify to take part in the semi-open primary. To do so, the voter will either enroll in a party or unenroll from all parties by the deadline. Voters who are not enrolled in a party may choose to participate in either the Democratic or Republican primaries. However, they may only choose one, and it will be recorded which party they participated in. It will not update their voter registration; they will remain unenrolled. Voters wishing to change their party affiliation to another party, or unenroll from a party, must do so 15 days before they intend to vote. For voting on Election Day, the deadline will be Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Once the voter enrolls in a party, the voter must remain in that party for 90 days.  The polling center has been relocated to the Brunswick Recreation Center, located at 220 Neptune Drive at the Brunswick Landing. Formerly the Brunswick Naval Air Station.  The Brunswick Link makes free trips to the Recreation Center throughout the day. For more information on their schedule, click here.  Please contact the Town Clerk's Office with any questions. They may be reached at (207) 725-6658, or email [email protected].  Sample Ballots for the June 2026 election will be available in May 2026. State Primary Candidate List (as of 3/16/2026) The State Voting District Map includes a map of District 99, 100 & 101. The State Representative District 99, 100 & 101 individual files are street lists for each individual districts. If you’re interested in serving as an election worker, please fill out the Election Worker Questionnaire and email it to the Deputy Town Clerk ([email protected]). Or contact the Clerk's office at (207) 725-6658.  In a typical year, there are two elections, one in June and one in November. We're always in need of workers who can help with facilitating absentee voting in the 30 days before each election, as well as with absentee processing in the week prior to the election and on election day. Interested parties will receive an email about work opportunities approximately two months before an election. Nomination papers for the Brunswick School Board and Town Council are available in late July of each year and must be submitted to the Town Clerk's office by early September. The regular annual election of the Town Council and School Board shall be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November. Current Nomination Paper Information:  For the November 3, 2026, Election. Nomination papers will be available for both the Town Council and the School Board for Districts 5, 7, and one At-Large.  Nomination papers will be available in July and due in September; exact dates will be posted soon.  State law requires the appointment of a Treasurer for your campaign. You may appoint yourself or someone else, and you must place information on your advertising identifying the source of funding. A Registration of Treasurer must be filed with the Town Clerk's Department within ten days. If you plan to make no expenditures and accept no contributions, you may file the exemption affidavit. Remember, personal funds of a candidate used for campaign purposes are considered contributions/expenditures and must be duly reported as such under Maine law. The State of Maine has specific rules and deadlines concerning Campaign Financing. For more information see the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices website. For November 2025 nominees please see the 2025 Campaign Finance Packet and the 2025-26 Municipal Candidate Guidebook. View the state site for Municipal Candidate Campaign Finance Information (includes all forms needed for filing). This site has all the forms necessary for filing, along with the copy of the Municipal Candidate's Guide. A group or committee that forms for the purpose of advocating for or against a municipal ballot question may also have to follow campaign finance requirements. Please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 207-725-6658 for information on the monetary threshold and reporting requirements. Town Hall85 Union StreetBrunswick, ME 04011Phone: 207-725-6100 Monday - Thursday:  7:30 AM to 4:30 PMFriday:  CLOSED"

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda Available

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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda Available

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Board of Trustees Work Session Agenda

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Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Agenda

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