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The Maine Monitor
Kingfield residents discuss MSAD 58 withdrawal: ‘Either way, the district’s going to change’
KINGFIELD — A discussion about the future of a changing school district drew more than 50 people to the elementary school Tuesday evening as Kingfield considers leaving Maine School Administrative District 58.
boothbayregister.com
Installation of new school fire alarm, fuel tanks on horizon
A new fire alarm panel will be installed, likely in October, at Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) after a power spike damaged it and the controller used for the card swipe system, Director of Facilities David Benner told Community School District (CSD) trustees Sept. 24. Trustees received a $70,000 quote...
lcnme.com
Wiscasset Elementary Students Explore Hidden Valley Nature Center
Wiscasset Elementary School fourth grade students recently had their first monthly field trip to Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. They worked with naturalist Cami Wilbert to learn more about the unique ecosystem of a kettle bog and how the different parts of a tree contribute to its survival. The...
boothbayregister.com
Seahawk boys finish fourth at Sept. 24 meet
The Boothbay Region High School boys cross-country team (122) finished fourth out of 11 teams at the Sept. 24 meet, hosted by Gardiner High School, at the University of Maine at Augusta XC course. Winthrop (43), Maranacook (72) and Dirigo (117) finished first through third. Finishing first and sixth overall...
sanfordspringvalenews.com
New Welding & Metal Fabrication: New Program Approved.
SRTC student demonstrates welding skills in the Welding and Metal Fabrication program. Photo: Matt Petermann, SRTC Director. From expanding career and technical education opportunities to taking on new responsibilities for some of Sanford’s youngest learners, Sanford School’s priorities for the coming year reflect growth for the district, according to Monday’s school committee meeting.
WGME
Chronic absenteeism in Portland high schools rises above 42 percent
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Portland Public Schools has made progress getting younger students back into classrooms, but district leaders say chronic absenteeism remains a major challenge at Portland high schools. The Portland school district is the largest school district in Maine. It serves over 6,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students across 10...
boothbayregister.com
Marchenay resigns from Edgecomb school committee
There is another committee in Edgecomb needing a new member. On Sept. 23, Irene Marchenay resigned from the Edgecomb School Committee. In an email read by Chairman Heather Sinclair, Marchenay decried the overall negative tone taken by a vocal minority at Edgecomb’s community forum held Sept. 20. The forum...
sacobaynews.com
Biddeford and Saco Middle Schools Open New stem+M Labs thanks to a $1million U.S. Navy, Department of War grant
Middle school students in Biddeford and Saco now have the opportunity to discover whether their future might be in engineering, advanced manufacturing, automation, design, or the skilled trades, years before they need to choose a career path. New stem+M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math + Manufacturing) labs at both Biddeford Middle...
seacoastoldies.com
New Welding & Metal Fabrication: New Program Approved.
SRTC student demonstrates welding skills in the Welding and Metal Fabrication program. Photo: Matt Petermann, SRTC Director. From expanding career and technical education opportunities to taking on new responsibilities for some of Sanford’s youngest learners, Sanford School’s priorities for the coming year reflect growth for the district, according to Monday’s school committee meeting.
thebatesstudent.com
Bates Launches Free Campus Streaming Service to Build Community Resources
This semester, Campus Life and Residence Life at Bates introduced a free streaming service for the school community: Batesflix. As a joint effort between Campus Life and Residential Life, Batesflix was designed to give clubs more event opportunities and revitalize common room spaces. Luke Allen, Coordinator of Campus Life Programming, was looking for a way to reduce costs for clubs and organizations on campus, while the ResLife team wanted to improve the common room lounges.
boothbayregister.com
18 new members inducted into BRHS National Honor Society
BRHS National Honor Society. Pictured from left are, back row: Jayden Coulombe, Jackson Zehm, Aron Geddes, Ethan Clark, AJ Crocker, Sabine Pochee, Cale Rogers, Ronan Drage, Cole Hyson, Casey Phelps, Elijah Smith, Joel Felten; front row: Alex Ross, Adaline Barter, Olivia Carlson, Isabelle Andreasen, Maggie Curtis, Natalie Flagg, Allison Smart, Zuriel Smith, Brianna Campbell, Annabelle Whitney, Moriah Smith and Lexi Hughes. Courtesy of BRHS.
thewindhameagle.com
WHS girls’ soccer holds Gorham scoreless in win over rival
The Windham varsity girls’ soccer team’s defense rose to the occasion and prevented Gorham from scoring during a varsity girls’ soccer game at Gorham High School on Tuesday, Sept. 22, winning 3-0. Windham’s offense scored multiple goals in handing Gorham its second consecutive loss. “We knew...
WGME
Biddeford unveils new expansion to elementary school
BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- The Biddeford school department is celebrating a new chapter Thursday with a now completed Biddeford Primary School expansion. They celebrated with a ribbon cutting. The addition creates a unified campus for Biddeford students from pre-K through second grade. The new space has 16 classrooms, including one outside,...
wiscassetnewspaper.com
Marchenay resigns from Edgecomb school committee
There is another committee in Edgecomb needing a new member. On Sept. 23, Irene Marchenay resigned from the Edgecomb School Committee. In an email read by Chairman Heather Sinclair, Marchenay decried the overall negative tone taken by a vocal minority at Edgecomb’s community forum held Sept. 20. The forum...
wiscassetnewspaper.com
WMHS school nurse placed on leave
Wiscasset Middle High School's school nurse, Sommer Maybee, was placed on paid administrative leave Sept. 22 and an internal investigation has begun, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Andersson confirmed to Wiscasset Newspaper Sept. 23. Responding to several email questions, Andersson said Maybee was placed on paid administrative leave at 7:45...
observer-me.com
Foxcroft shuts out Gardiner for Homecoming victory
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy found the endzone twice in each of the opening two quarters and kept Gardiner Area High School from crossing the goalline for all 48 minutes to earn a 28-0 victory in the Ponies’ 2026 Homecoming game on Sept. 18. Foxcroft improved to 2-1 after...
colbyecho.news
The College Opens New Residence Hall
The College’s newest residence hall now has its first batch of residents. The building is located between Cotter Union and Diamond, and it houses approximately 217 students. While it was initially dubbed the Mayflower Hill Residence Hall, the building has since been subdivided into the Mayflower, O’Neil, Igarashi, Charlie Bassett, and Werlin Houses. The new residence opened at the beginning of this academic year.
thewindhameagle.com
Last-minute goal lifts Windham to 1-1 boys' soccer tie against Kennebunk
Windham varsity boys’ soccer team traveled to play Kennebunk High School in Kennebunk on Friday, Sept. 18 and after the Eagles trailed for most of the game, a goal by freshman Callum Crockett with less than 40 seconds remaining tied the game 1-1. Windham held off Kennebunk for two overtimes to end the game in a 1-1 tie.