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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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New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism

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Democrats Look To Aid Public Schools Amid Property Tax Rebellion

The thorniest issue facing the Democrats who will take control of the state Legislature next month might be education funding – because the same voters who fueled Tuesday’s “blue wave” also voted in favor of a Republican measure to cap school property taxes. “Granite State voters...

New Hampshire · 1d
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Residents, Newfound board differ on interpretation of new law, future of Danbury school

BRISTOL — As the Newfound Area School Board considers the fate of the now-closed Danbury Elementary School, residents are expressing doubts about the interpretation of a new state law requiring unused facilities to be offered first to charter schools. Historically, when the cooperative school district has abandoned elementary schools,...

Danbury, NH · 2d
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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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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Lancers Rally Past Concord, Finish Regular Season at 7-1

The Londonderry High School football team closed out its regular season on a high note Friday night, overcoming an early 12-point deficit to earn a 21-12 victory over Concord and finish with a 7-1 record. The Lancers record, along with the NHIAA ranking system, gave them the No. 3 seed,...

Londonderry, NH · 1d

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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

nbcboston.com

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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 · 21h

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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 · 2d

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

thewindhameagle.com

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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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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

mainebiz.biz

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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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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

92 Moose

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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 · 3d