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Windham-Raymond School Board vote against naming school after children's advocate

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Windham's new middle school will not be named after a long-time child advocate in Maine. Wednesday night, the Windham-Raymond School Board voted against naming the school after Bill Diamond. They instead approved the name Windham-Raymond Middle School. Diamond, who died last year at 80, represented both Windham...

Windham, ME · 3d

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Graduation ceremony held for new loggers from KVCC logging program

HINCKLEY, Maine (WABI) - After the conclusion of a 20-week program, students from the KVCC logging program will soon be entering their new “office” in the woods. The 10th graduation ceremony was held near the Harold Alfond campus farm Thursday afternoon, recognizing 15 new graduates from Kennebec Valley Community College’s Mechanized Logging and Forestry Trucking Program.

Fairfield, ME · 3d

Portsmouth Herald

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Maine football: Marshwood holds off Falmouth, advances to Class B South final

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Playoff football often comes down to making big plays in big moments, and Marshwood High School delivered when it mattered on Friday night. Leading 14-7 entering the fourth quarter, the top-seeded Hawks scored two touchdowns with successful two-point conversions after each and forced a turnover to hold off No. 4 Falmouth, 30-22, in a Class B South semifinal at Marshwood High School. Marshwood will host No. 2 Kennebunk in the Class B South final on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. Kennebunk (8-1) beat No. 3 Biddeford, 27-0, Friday in a semifinal at Kennebunk High School. "We knew every play was going to be a battle," Marshwood's Noah Goodwin said. "We knew Falmouth is a good team, and much improved from the first time we played them, so we knew we had to play smart and play as a team." Marshwood (8-1) beat Falmouth, 42-16, in the regular season. "Just a gutsy win," Marshwood quarterback Michael Sbrizza said. "Tough conditions out here, but we were ready for it and everyone played their hearts out." "The kids played hard, it was effort that won this game," Marshwood head coach Andrew Elwell said. "They just played hard." Marshwood

South Berwick, ME · 2d

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#4 Fryeburg Academy pulls off massive upset of #1 Lawrence

FAIRFIELD -- The #4 Fryeburg Academy Raiders upset the #1 Lawrence Bulldogs 20-13 in the Class B North semifinal game on Friday night. Midway through the first quarter, it was the Raiders getting on the board first when quarterback Marcus Sutton dumped the ball off short to Lars Bruhn, who took it the rest of the way for the game's opening touchdown, giving Fryeburg a 6-0 lead.

Fryeburg, ME · 2d

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WHS field hockey plays phenomenal quarterfinal playoff game against Biddeford

Seventh-place Windham met second-place Biddeford in the Class A South quarterfinal playoff game at Waterhouse Field in Biddeford on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Windham showed the Tigers they had improved greatly since the two played each other during the regular season. After more than 55 minutes of scoreless play, Biddeford scored late in the game for a 1-0 win.

Biddeford, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Cheverus, Foxcroft Academy defend state field hockey titles; Nokomis wins first since 2013

The Cheverus High School field hockey team from Portland made it four state titles in a row, Foxcroft Academy of Dover-Foxcroft made it two straight and Nokomis High of Newport won its first since 2013 on Saturday at Edward Little High in Auburn. The Stags received first-half goals from Avery Tinker and Sydney Brunelle and […]

Newport, ME · 22h

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Bedbugs force Maine middle school to close for four days

Medomak Middle School in Waldoboro, Maine, is closed for four days after bedbugs were found in the building, according to NBC affiliate News Center Maine. In a letter the district sent to parents, RSU 40 Superintendent Daniel Welch wrote that "several" bugs were found Wednesday. He said there is no sign of an infestation, but the district is bringing in professionals to treat the entire school as a precaution.

Waldoboro, ME · 1d

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Bedbugs discovery closes Medomak Middle School for days

WALDOBORO, Maine (WABI) - Medomak Middle School in Waldoboro is moving to remote learning for several days after multiple bedbugs were discovered at the school. In the letter, RSU 40 Superintendent Daniel Welch said that the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution,” and announced that the school would be arranging professional treatment to target the bugs.

Waldoboro, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Late goal gives Cape Elizabeth girls 2-1 win over John Bapst in B soccer final

It was Cape Elizabeth's 11th state championship while the John Bapst girls were playing in their first ever state title game.

Cape Elizabeth, ME · 1d

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Foxcroft Academy defeats Wells 22-8 in playoff matchup

DOVER-FOXCROFT -- #4 ranked Foxcroft Academy defeated #5 ranked Wells by a score of 22-8 in the Class C football quarterfinals. The Ponies started the scoring on a long opening possession, helped by a big run from their quarterback Evan Seavey brining them all the way to the one yard line, where Seavey would score on a sneak two plays later. The Ponies led 8-0.

Dover-Foxcroft, ME · 2d

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Windham Christian Academy soccer falls in championship game on penalty kicks

Windham Christian Academy’s varsity coed soccer team played over 100 minutes against Oxford Hills Christian Academy in the Maine Christian School Sports League Championship game at Edward Little in Auburn on Thursday, Oct. 29. After regulation play was over, the game was tied 1-1. Windham Christian Academy kept up their intensity for two 15-minute overtimes and the game came down to penalty kicks as Oxford Hills won, 2-1.

Windham, ME · 3d

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New schools underway for Cape Elizabeth and Cumberland/North Yarmouth

Great Falls Construction is involved in southern Maine elementary school projects, with two in the works and a third just finished. The Gorham-based firm broke ground on a new 111,000-square-foot, $89 million middle school for Cape Elizabeth in October, on a parcel of land off Scott Dyer Road, between the existing middle school and the high school.

Cape Elizabeth, ME · 5d

Bangor Daily News

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Foxcroft Academy seeking 2nd-straight state field hockey title on Saturday

The Ponies square off against the Winthrop High School Ramblers at 3:05 p.m. at Edward Little High School in Auburn.

Auburn, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Bangor looking to upset Oxford Hills in football playoffs for 2nd-straight season

The high school football playoffs are in full swing with all six classes involved.

Bangor, ME · 3d

92.9 The Ticket

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Ernesto's Week 10 High School Football Picks: Oxford Hills, Portland, Thornton Academy Lead

Ernesto's back on the gridiron for Week 10, with playoff picks from Oxford Hills to Old Orchard Beach and a Husson nod on Saturday.

Portland, ME · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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Midcoast middle school temporarily closed after bedbugs found

"While we understand that this news may be unsettling, we want to reassure families that there is currently no indication of an infestation at our school," a letter from the superintendent and principal read.

Waldoboro, ME · 3d

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Maine Field Hockey State Championships: Three Title Games Saturday At Edward Little

Field hockey's biggest day lands Saturday at Edward Little in Auburn. Class A, B and C crowns decided, with Northern Maine teams the home side this year.

Auburn, ME · 4d

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Gorham voters approve $6 million for high school renovations

GORHAM (WGME) -- Voters in Gorham have approved more than $6 million for renovations for the high school. Work will include improving parking, sidewalks and drainage, along with millions going toward replacing old, portable classrooms.

Gorham, ME · 4d

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In MSAD 58, Kingfield leaves and Strong stays

PHILLIPS — One of two towns seeking to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58 succeeded Tuesday. Kingfield voters approved the withdrawal agreement 392-166, surpassing the required two-thirds threshold of 372 votes. Strong voters supported withdrawal 354-338, with five blanks cast, but fell 111 votes short of the necessary...

Kingfield, ME · 4d

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Foxcroft Academy scores late 4th quarter goal to win Class C North title

OAKLAND -- No. 1 Foxcroft Academy beat No. 2 Dexter 1-0 to win the Class B North title game. The game was a defensive battle with both goaltenders, Dexter's Isabella Wallace and Foxcroft's Lili Bisson, shining bright in this contest. The 0-0 tie was finally broken in the fourth quarter.

Dexter, ME · 4d