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Maine Morning Star

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How Maine’s two-decade old school consolidation effort continues to unravel

Next year, the town of Kingfield will leave MSAD 58 to form its own school district. The move will allow the western Maine community of roughly 1,000 people to keep its elementary school building and operate its own district, which will serve about 80 students. Kingfield was the only one of more than a dozen […]

Maine · 2d

B98.5

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Maine High School Football: Two Gold Balls Awarded, Regional Finals Settled On November 14

Two Gold Balls handed out Saturday: Yarmouth rolls 72-26, Orono holds off Old Orchard Beach 22-14. State finals set the stage for Nov 21.

Maine · 10h

B98.5

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Cony, Leavitt, Hermon And Winthrop Close Out Friday Night With Regional Final Wins

Four regional finals under the Friday night lights, and the last Friday of the season didn't disappoint. Cony, Leavitt, Hermon and Winthrop all punched their tickets.

Winthrop, ME · 1d

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Hermon gets revenge on Greely, advances to Class C state title game

CUMBERLAND -- The No. 3-seed Hermon Hawks beat No. 2 Greely 17-10 to advance to the Class C state championship game. Hermon lost to Greely in the regular season, but avenged that loss when it mattered most. Hermon took a 7-0 lead in the 2nd quarter when Griffin Dunton kept...

Hermon, ME · 1d

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Orono, Old Town set to compete in separate state football championships on Saturday

ORONO, OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The Orono Red Riots are up against Old Orchard Beach in the 8-Man Small School State Football Championship. The Red Riots pulled the No. 2 over No. 1 upset against Stearns in the North title game, 55-52, after starting their playoff run with a 64-22 triumph over Washington Academy.

Old Town, ME · 2d

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Students Raise Concerns on Bathroom Cleanliness of Mayflower Hill Dorms

Students living in the College’s newest residence hall have raised concerns about the cleanliness of shared bathrooms, lack of accessible cleaning supplies, and the uneven burden placed on residents to maintain communal spaces. At a recent Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Nov. 3, student representatives described bathrooms that...

Waterville, ME · 3d

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Review: ‘West Side Story’ Brings Something Great at MVHS

Timeless tragedy meets iconic songs and dances at the Ronald E. Dolloff auditorium in Waldoboro as Medomak Valley High School presents “West Side Story – School Edition” on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. The street...

Waldoboro, ME · 3d

WGME

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Big Weekend of High School Football Kicks Off Friday Night

Which teams will compete for eight-man state champions?. How many teams are vying for state title game spots?. Why is this weekend significant for Maine high school football?

Maine · 1d

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Medomak Middle School Closed After Bedbugs Found in Classroom

The Medomak Middle School building will be closed until Thursday, Nov. 12 after bedbugs were found in a classroom, RSU 40 Superintendent Dan Welch announced in an email on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Two bedbugs were discovered on Nov. 4 by a teacher. No further specimens have been found in a...

Waldoboro, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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UMF and Maine DOE bring Maine educators together to support the learning of every student with Inclusive Education Initiative

FARMINGTON — The Maine Dept. of Education Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education and the University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted more than 150 dedicated school leaders and educators, from Millinocket to Sanford, at their annual Inclusive Education Leadership Symposium on the UMF campus. An inclusive education happens when all students experience belonging […]

Farmington, ME · 2d

WDEA AM 1370

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Meet The 8-man Large School All-conference Football Picks For Northern Maine

Hats off to the 8-Man Large School Northern Maine All-Conference football team, out Friday the 13th. Every name on that list earned it on the field

Maine · 2d

WDEA AM 1370

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MDI's Mark Shields Talks Old Town Loss And Gold Ball Pick On Final Show

Coach Shields wrapped the season with Chris Popper, talking the Old Town loss, his Gold Ball pick and a heartfelt thank you to so many. Grateful he recorded these twice a week.

Ellsworth, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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UMA to cut funding for East Millinocket education center

The decision comes as the University of Maine System cuts its budget in the wake of multimillion-dollar shortfalls.

East Millinocket, ME · 4d

WGME

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High school football regionals set for Friday, Saturday; 8-man finals Saturday in Auburn

How many previous state final meetings exist between Old Orchard Beach and Orono?. High school football teams from across the region will play for championships this Friday and Saturday, with 8-man state titles on the line Saturday at Edward Little High School. The 8-man large state final will feature undefeated...

Old Orchard Beach, ME · 5d

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EVENTS: Back of the Napkin Challenge returns for fourth year

Challenging students to think big, innovate boldly, and create meaningful change in their communities. Dirigo Labs, a program of the Central Maine Growth Council, in collaboration with Thomas College, Kennebec Valley Community College, and Colby College, is excited to announce the 4th Annual Back of the Napkin Challenge, a student entrepreneurship competition that encourages creative thinkers to transform innovative ideas into solutions for real-world challenges.

Waterville, ME · 3d

lcnme.com

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Medomak Lead Testing Results Show Improvement

Recent water testing has shown a “significant decrease” in lead levels compared to testing earlier in October at Medomak Valley High School, according to RSU 40 Superintendent Dan Welch. The high school remains under a “do not drink” order, first issued on Oct. 13, as many water fixtures...

Waldoboro, ME · 3d

92.9 The Ticket

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Pine Tree Conference Names Its 2026 Cheering All-Academic Team

Big cheers to the Pine Tree Conference 2026 Cheering All-Academic Team, athletes who bring it on the sideline and in the classroom. Proud of every name on that list.

Bangor, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Hermon football prepares to take on defending state champion Greely in Class C state semis

With a 34-6 win over Nokomis last week, the Hawks are now just one win away from a second state championship berth in three years.

Hermon, ME · 4d

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Maine parent advocate defends special education rule challenged by private schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A Maine parent advocate is pushing back against a lawsuit brought by private schools over a state special education regulation, saying the rule protects students with disabilities from being denied an education or removed from school without enough notice. The Maine Association of Independent Schools and...

Maine · 4d