Didn't know I would be required by law to take a class to get my motorcycle license, so was not…read morevery happy, but nonetheless booked my 2 day class with Lore based on positive reviews and the Biddeford location which is close to my house. The class was a mix of reading and studying the laws and safe operation of a motorcycle followed by a good amount of driving of a motorcycle on a circuit over both days. It was quite a bit of work! Both instructors, Terry and Willy were excellent and between them had about 80 years of riding experience. They got us thru point by point what it takes to pass both the written and driving tests. I believe almost everyone passed both sections and got their licenses. I did and am now very happy I went thru the course as there really is a lot you need to learn to properly operate a motorcycle safely. Lore has their training system down pat so if you need your motorcycle license I highly recommend you use them.

This class is not for anyone without experience. It's rushed and if you can't keep up then they…read morewill kick you out.

As a student here, its amazing. Great teachers, and great ciriculums. They teach it really well…read more But i wish that the scheduels could give us a little more time between classes. Overall, love this place!

The Language Exchange is a resource that is seemingly unique to Portland- A place that offers a…read morewide variety of language courses at different levels, but, more importantly, is committed to cultural events that relate to its various courses. Every Friday, Valerie hosts a free breakfast, where people of all levels can practice their French. There are also movie nights (She works hard to show interesting French films- No "Amelie" here.) and culinary excursions. No, I do not work for the Language Exchange. I am just an extremely satisfied French student.

My Italian class was fun and very well executed. The materials were well organized, and the…read moreteacher was ver knowledgable. Most importantly the teacher went out of her way to keep the class low stress, while providing plenty of material for the high achievers.

My then three year old grandson, his Mother and I were unhappy with our experience. The feeling…read morewas negative and on occasions that I picked him up, the scene was chaotic. There were no holiday parties and no way for parents to meet each other. When my grandson got hurt on the playground or classroom, there were no incident reports or even a verbal explanation. My grandson and others were put in time out routinely for age appropriate misbehavior. having owned and directed a school myself, I know what the minimum standards should be and this school doesn't come close. the difference in my grandsons attitude this year is amazing. The teachers genuinely like children and are positive in every way. Choose the Cape Care At the Community Center for your child's school. You will love it!

This school is a gem in our community. We feel so lucky to have this wonderful staff as our 2-yr…read moreold's first caretakers outside our home. He literally wakes up in the morning asking for Diane! We love the gentle yet structured approach. It's a great fit for our family. Looking forward to the years to come.

This school is good, but could be better. I personally have attended this school for 4 years, and I…read morecan say with confidence that it lacks a certain level of quality on display at other high schools in my area. I see a lot of potential, if only the administration could relate to the students and their problems. The food is great when you can eat it, but you don't always get a chance. By far the worst thing about it this year is the schedule. Rather than try to fix a broken system, the admin doubled down on poorly designed time table that fixes problems from last year, while creating whole new ones. It was much better when I attended virtually. But seriously, the school needs to expand its building to compensate for larger incoming class sizes from the nearby middle school. I won't see the change in my time here, but I hope that the school will benefit from good changes in the future.

As a graduate of The Hyde School I have to say that a day doesn't go by that I don't reflect on…read morethings that I learned at this school. It has had a positive influence on my life as well as my family's. As with everything in life you either get it or you don't. And that defiantly applies to the experience you have at this school. You have to want to work for the positive changes in your life otherwise it won't happen. The teachers and staff work hard at their jobs and give attention to all students. The academics weren't as challenging as the other prep school I attended but I went to Hyde for the character development so it really out weighed anything else. The sports facilities are now top notch. I am a happy alumni and support the school whenever I can -- there is never a time when I close enough that I don't go visit. I still talk with teachers and staff today because they will be forever a part of my life.

I attended Hyde in the 1990s. I was not a troubled teen, just a kid with self-esteem issues and…read morechildhood trauma. We were told it was a therapeutic program that would help build confidence. That turned out to be a bait and switch. After a summer challenge, I entered the school year expecting support. Instead, I found a brutal, one-size-fits-all system where questioning authority meant punishment. There was nothing personalized or healing about it. You either got in line or were labeled broken. The kids who conformed quickly were rewarded and are still, decades later, defending the place like it's a cult. The school's marketing included slogans about "character," "truth," and "brother's keeper," but it's all surface. The truth is that Hyde used emotional control and public shaming to keep students in line. And they called it growth. I've connected with others from my class through the recent lawsuit. We were all told we were the problem. Turns out the problem was Hyde. If you're a parent, look past the marketing. Ask why so many former students are speaking out. Notice that there are (at the time I've writing this) in addition to all the negative reviews Yelp is showing you, there are also 36 one-star reviews that are hidden because they're "not recommended," and something like 40 more one-star reviews removed because someone flagged them as being 'in violation of Yelp policy'. Long story medium, the overwhelming majority of reviewers here are warning you: do not send your kids to Hyde.

PLEASE NOTE: This review is for the school as an event space and not as an educational facility,…read morethough I'm sure it's a great one (especially considering they're environmentally conscious - they've got a community garden on site for their students to learn in, solar panels, and they're Certified LEED Silver). I feel like I find myself at the East End Community School multiple times a year for awesome events, and I have to say - it's always just right. Does that make sense? Some "venues" in Portland seem too small or too large for whatever it is they're hosting, but everything I've ever attended at this location has always been just right. The right size, the right amount of parking, the right location, just everything is always on point. A couple things I've come to here... 1. Maine YogaFest (July) The YogaFest sprawls across the entire campus. I've done spa yoga in a room that had floor to ceiling windows overlooking Back Cove, I've done both aerial yoga and blacklight yoga in (what I think is) a gymnasium with very tall ceilings, and I've done vinyasa flow outside in a beautiful athletic field. Coming to EECS for this event feels like a vacation away from Portland - it seems quieter in this area of the city. Maybe because it's set up on a hill, has an impressive amount of open space, tree coverage, and fabulous flora? It just doesn't feel like it's Maine's largest city. 2. Art on the Hill Sale (December) Again, the art sale flows from room to room pretty effortlessly. I never feel cramped walking through, and despite the level, lighting, and space changes from room to room, it all just seems to work. I forget that I'm in a school! Anyway, if you're coming here for yoga, an art sale, a vegetarian food festival, a children's film event, a lecture... just know that you're in good hands!

ASAP is a professional association for Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants. They…read moreoffer conferences with training that go towards CE credits as well as classes and a certification. Cost for the exam and prep course is $475. It's timed and taken online. The admissions counselor I spoke to was great. She answered all of my questions well. I've been an Executive Assistant for 22 years and still learned things when taking the course.