CONWAY — Spring is in the air, and that means it is almost time for the Seacoast Regional SeaPerch Competition at University of New Hampshire.
Students at Project SUCCEED’s Afterschool Program at Pine Tree School have been building, testing and modifying their underwater ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) in preparation for the April 13 competition.
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