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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 · 3d

insidelowell.com

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Dracut High Dedicates Courtyard in Honor of Local Revolutionary War Veterans

DRACUT — In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, the Dracut School Committee and Dracut High School (DHS) recently dedicated the DHS Courtyard in honor of local soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War. On Thursday, Oct. 29, state legislators, School Committee members, faculty...

Dracut, MA · 3d
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Foster's Daily Democrat

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N.H. football: Hefler, Somersworth run wild in Division III playoff win over Laconia

SOMERSWORTH — Kaleb Hefler started the fireworks with a pair of long touchdown runs, and the Somersworth High School football team never looked back in its 50-21 win over Laconia Saturday in the first round of the Division III playoffs. Second-seeded Somersworth (8-1) had three players rush for more than 100 yards and piled up 444 yards on the ground, asserting its dominance at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball against No. 7 Laconia (4-5). The Hilltoppers will host No. 3 Monadnock on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monadnock advanced with a 33-6 win over No. 6 Stevens. Somersworth beat Monadnock, 35-32, in their regular-season matchup. “It was awesome,” said Somersworth coach Jeremy Lambert of Saturday’s win. “We had challenged the kids, especially with the weather, that we had to stick with our basic game plan and just run down hill. They did a great job up front. Our two offensive ends (Tristan Gobern) and (Diamaonte Pough) did a phenomenal job blocking and allowed us to exploit off tackle. Our ends don’t get targeted much when we’re a run heavy team, but the way they blocked today was just phenomenal. I’m so

Somersworth, NH · 2d

Portsmouth Herald

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N.H. boys soccer: Newmarket beats Littleton to win Division IV state championship

LACONIA — All season, Newmarket boys soccer coach Kenny Najem preached a simple message to his players: Their effort needed to match their expectations. On the biggest stage of the season, the Mules did exactly that. More: Freshman's hat trick powers Portsmouth Christian girls soccer to second straight state title Top-seeded Newmarket scored twice in the first half and went on to defeat No. 2 Littleton, 3-1, in the Division IV state championship game on Friday, Nov. 6 at Laconia High School. “We’ve had many conversations last year and this year talking about how your efforts need to match your expectations, and their efforts matched their expectations all year,” Najem said. Newmarket wasted little time taking control. Brennan Zhe scored in the second minute off a free kick to give the Mules a 1-0 lead. He struck again near the midway point of the first half. This time, Zhe carried the ball through the center of the field before firing a shot from outside the 18-yard box for his second goal, giving Newmarket a two-goal cushion. Najem said Zhe elevated his play throughout Newmarket's championship run. “He wanted it, and (this team) wanted it,” Najem said. “You could see it

Newmarket, NH · 3d

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Foundation awards $1.1M to help NH Community College students stay on track

CONCORD – In recognition of National Scholarship Month in November, The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges is highlighting how scholarships help students pay for college and keep working toward their degrees and certificates. During the 2025–26 academic year, The Foundation provided approximately $1.1 million in support to more...

Concord, NH · 16h

nhbr.com

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(Cook on Concord) Funding our higher education system

Regardless of the results of the 2026 election (unknown as this issue went to press), the Legislature and executive administration will have to address higher education in the state, especially our public institutions. The woeful underfunding, both of the University System of New Hampshire and the Community College System, poses...

New Hampshire · 13h

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Residency exceeds capacity for second consecutive year

For the second year in a row, Bridgewater State University has exceeded over one-hundred percent capacity within its residential spaces, leading to shortages of room availability and overcrowded rooms. The strain on housing and availability comes from two different factors: admission and policies. BSU has about 8,000 undergraduate students, and...

Bridgewater, MA · 3d

Patriot Ledger

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At 26, Ex-Holbrook High star restarts his hoops career at Quincy College

QUINCY -- Even though it's been a while, Kyree LaPlanche vividly remembers the feeling of getting buckets in a crowded gym with fans cheering him on. It was a much more subdued atmosphere at South West Middle School on Wednesday night, Nov. 4. No applause reverberating off the walls here, just the squeak of sneakers on the hardwood, occasionally drowned out by head coach Jamall Griffin barking orders at his Quincy College men's basketball team. Still, the relative quiet was music to LaPlanche's ears. The former Holbrook High star has spent four years away from basketball, but now, at the ripe old age of 26, he's eagerly using up his one season of junior-college eligibility. "Man, it's so fun being out here and being able to compete with these guys," LaPlanche, a 5-foot-9 guard, said during a break in what was shaping up as a three-hour Granite practice on the eve of the 2026-27 season opener. "Just being able to have this opportunity means a lot to me. I don't take any of these moments for granted, especially going through the journey that I've been on. It's been a lot. I'm really grateful to be out here." LaPlanche graduated from

Quincy, MA · 22h

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The Crimson Hall Laundry Problem

If you’ve been living in Crimson Hall, you probably feel a little gross right now. That’s okay! You’re not alone!. Starting on Oct. 24, all of the ten dryers in Crimson Hall suddenly stopped working, leaving students with bundles of soaked laundry, no clothes to wear for their classes, and a plethora of frustration.

Bridgewater, MA · 3d

WUPE

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3 New England States Rank In Top 10 For College Students With Massachusetts At The Top

Regarding the best states in the country for college students, New England had 3 landing in the top 10 alone!

Massachusetts · 4d

Uprise RI

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North Providence's New School Is Swamped by Drop-Off Traffic

Parents and neighbors near the new Morgan Avenue elementary school face crowded drop-off and pick-up; police plan a drone survey and the council asked school officials for a plan, with the item returning in December. North Providence, R.I. — The North Providence Town Council voted Wednesday night to ask school...

North Providence, RI · 3d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Financial investigation at Nahant elementary school puts town employee on leave

A Nahant town employee has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into financial irregularities, according to the town administrator and police chief.

Nahant, MA · 14h

The Metrowest Daily News

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Questioning the location of Framingham's new elementary school | Letter

As usual, the School Committee is befuddling in its planning of new school construction . Why is a replacement of Hemenway being built in Ashland? Isn't that a bit far flung? Wasn't the Wilson School replacement built to accommodate that part of Town with loss of Memorial, etc.? The larger question involves why the School Dept, Council recognize growth at the lower grade level, but not the need for accommodating it at the high school level. Shouldn't the new building be a high school? Maybe the Marian building would be ideal. Sorry to interrupt your reverie. Dave Bernard Framingham This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Questioning the location of Framingham's new elementary school | Letter

Framingham, MA · 2d

Daily Free Press

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Wellesley, MIT students protest outside WBUR, demand transparency from school leaders on AI

Over a dozen students from Wellesley College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology gathered outside the WBUR Cityspace on Commonwealth Avenue Thursday morning to protest an event sponsored by both institutions promoting the use of artificial intelligence. The event, titled “Shaping the Future: Higher Education, AI and the Future of...

Wellesley, MA · 2d

theweektoday.com

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Students create new home for old tradition

Ryder Pavao, Adelaide Zell and Emily Best with their finished work. Submitted photo. Lakeville Historical Commission member Delia Murphy with the display case. Photo by Sandy Quadros Bowles. The students signed their names to their work. Photo by Sandy Quadros Bowles. Ryder Pavao, Adelaide Zell and Emily Best with their...

Lakeville, MA · 1d

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College of Humanities & Social Sciences Dissuades Personal Contact with Students

During the first week of October, the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) adopted a new practice, discouraging communication between employees and students following a student report last fall. The practice follows recent reports and allegations from students, many women, who feel uncomfortable or pressured by requests from faculty to share their numbers.

Bridgewater, MA · 3d

CBS Boston

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High school in Boston blocked from football playoffs due to filing error

A judge denied a bid by Boston Public Schools to allow English High School's football team to compete in the MIAA playoffs, a spokesperson for BPS said Friday.

Boston, MA · 3d

The Herald News

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Aedan Borges wills Case football to upset over champ Fairhaven in MIAA playoffs

FAIRHAVEN — After losing a thriller at Alumni Field last month, first-year head coach Mike Cloutier and the No. 11 Joseph Case football team wanted another shot against defending Division 6 Super Bowl champion Fairhaven. What transpired in Thursday's Division 6 Round of 16 playoff game was nearly a replica of the first contest as both teams went blow for blow. This time it was the Cardinals who managed to pull out an upset win over the Blue Devils. Aedan Borges scored six touchdowns, including the eventual game-winner on a fumble recovery for a score midway through the fourth quarter to lift Case to an incredible 42-37 victory over No. 6 Fairhaven. Watch MA high school football on NFHS With the win, the Cardinals (7-2) move on the Elite 8 for the first time in school history and snapped the Blue Devils' 15-game unbeaten win streak that dated back to last season. Case won its first playoff game since 1992, snapping a 34-year drought. "I could not be more proud of this team, Borges and the fight from everybody," Cloutier said. "We could have caved early but we stayed in the fight. I've never been so pumped up after a

Fairhaven, MA · 4d

theweektoday.com

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Dartmouth teams ranked by MIAA

Mason Shurtleff, Rochester, and Henry Almeida go for the ball at the Battle of Slocum Road. Photos by Kat Sheridan. Mason Shurtleff, Rochester, and Henry Almeida go for the ball at the Battle of Slocum Road. Photos by Kat Sheridan. The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has released the rankings for...

Dartmouth, MA · 2d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Boston mom says son with Type 1 diabetes may lose place at Catholic school amid nursing shortage

A Boston mom is fighting for her type 1 diabetic son after she was told he may no longer be able to attend his Catholic elementary school because the school no longer has the staff needed to help care for him.

Boston, MA · 3d