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Tensions at UMaine rise as workers call for a stop to layoffs
On Monday night, lawmakers, students and unions that represent faculty, part-time staff, graduate students and other professional staff at the University of Maine called on leaders to stop layoffs that were announced in September. In a packed hall on campus, the groups called for UMaine leaders to consider all options...
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A Look Inside the New School Before it Officially Opens Its Doors. From Leaky Ceilings to Three-Pointers: It’s a New Era at Conners-Emerson.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—People still had to take off their shoes when they entered the new Conners-Emerson school last week. Or they could put disposable slippers over their shoes. Either way, they are still protecting the floor, doing...
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State Championship Up Next for Team
BELFAST—The Mount Desert Island High School Girls’ Cross Country team zipped to a Northern Maine Championship crown, Saturday at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast. The win doesn’t just mean that the team gets the Northern Maine title. It also means that the team races again at the Maine State Championship meet next weekend.
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Maine Maritime Academy women’s soccer forces a tie with Lesley University in a battle for first in the NAC
In a battle for first place in the North Atlantic Conference on Saturday night, Natalee Orr (Mt. Blue) scored a tying goal in the 62nd minute as Maine Maritime Academy forced a 2-2 tie with Lesley University in women’s soccer action at Ritchie Field in Castine. Charlotte Manes had...
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Classes canceled in Rockland after ‘unexpected death’ of staff member
ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Oceanside High School in Rockland has canceled classes for Friday after the death of world language teacher, according to school district leaders. In a notice to the school community on Facebook, officials said that counselors will be available at the school from noon to 2 p.m. for students who might need emotional support.
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Foxcroft Academy dominates Brewer in 51-8 win
BREWER -- The Foxcroft Academy Ponies made a statement on Doyle Field Friday night, defeating the Brewer Witches 51-8. In the first quarter, The Ponies quickly trotted down the field, and quarter back Evan Seavey handed it off to running back Thomas day, who muscled his way past a swarm of Witches for a goal line score.
easternmainesports.com
Leavitt rallies past Hermon to stay unbeaten in Class C football clash
HERMON- The Leavitt Hornets overcame four turnovers in the first half, and a 10-0 deficit at halftime to stay unbeaten with a 14-10 come from behind Class C football victory over Hermon at Pottle Field on Friday night. Leavitt was intercepted on 4th down on the first drive of the...
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Leavitt storms back to beat Hermon in massive Class C clash
HERMON -- The Leavitt Hornets mounted a comeback to beat Hermon 14-10 on Friday night. This game had a playoff-like feel to it, not just because of the environment as it was the Hawks senior night, not just because of the brisk weather, but also in the way both teams had to fight for every inch.
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Eddington warns school closure won't cut property taxes ahead of November vote
The town of Eddington advised residents in a social media post Thursday that closing Eddington Elementary School, an issue set to be on November's ballot, would not lower the town's property taxes. According to the post, the Eddington Board of Selectmen wants residents to know the full story before voting...
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The College Tightens Parking Rules
The College increased parking fines beginning Oct. 1, raising the cost of a first violation to $25 and each subsequent violation to $100. Additional consequences for repeat violations include towing and the potential loss of parking privileges. Anna Brookes, associate vice president of Campus Safety and Security, said the changes...