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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 · 1d

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Bangor School Committee members sworn in

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Three members of the Bangor School Committee took their seats Monday morning. Incumbent Katie Brydon along with newcomers Emily Tilton and Jamie Beck were elected last week. The three ran unopposed. The committee also unanimously elected Brydon as chair. She says the school department has a...

Bangor, ME · 11h
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The school’s move meant two weeks away from classes, but area nonprofits and businesses made sure children had places to go, things to do, and a community ready to help.

BAR HARBOR—For two weeks, the nonprofits and businesses of Bar Harbor helped the students of Conners Emerson School and their families find other things to do that didn’t include going to classes with their teachers. That’s because for those two school weeks—October 26 through November 6—the students, teachers,...

Bar Harbor, ME · 2d
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Only 29 percent of faculty would choose UMaine again

In the spring, more than 70 percent of faculty at the University of Maine said they felt “extensive stress” related to budget cuts on campus after the flagship public university faced an $18 million shortfall last school year, according to a survey released to faculty on Nov. 5.

Orono, ME · 3d
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#4 Fryeburg Academy pulls off massive upset of #1 Lawrence

FAIRFIELD -- The #4 Fryeburg Academy Raiders upset the #1 Lawrence Bulldogs 20-13 in the Class B North semifinal game on Friday night. Midway through the first quarter, it was the Raiders getting on the board first when quarterback Marcus Sutton dumped the ball off short to Lars Bruhn, who took it the rest of the way for the game's opening touchdown, giving Fryeburg a 6-0 lead.

Fryeburg, ME · 3d

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Wiscasset Middle High welcomes new phys ed teacher

From Wiscasset Middle High School Principal Chris Hennessey's Wolverine Pride newsletter:. Did you know that WMHS has a new physical education teacher this year? I'd like to offer a belated Wolverine Welcome to Jason Spencer!. Jason has been really excited to join WMHS and getting to know the students, staff,...

Wiscasset, ME · 20h

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Championship Saturday: 10 Gold Balls Awarded Across Five Maine High School Soccer Classes

Championship Saturday in Maine soccer: ten gold balls handed out across Classes A, B, C, D and 8-Person. Congrats to every team that left it all on the field.

Maine · 2d

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Maine private schools sue Maine DOE over special education rule

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Association of Independent Schools and seven Maine private schools are suing the Maine Department of Education over new special education regulations that they say will have a “significant effect” on the safety of students and staff. Foxcroft Academy and Washington Academy are...

Maine · 3d

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Maine High School Football Playoff Scores From A Rainy Friday Night Across The State

Old-school playoff football in the rain and mud Friday. Orono and Yarmouth are your 8-Man regional champs. Full Friday scores from across Maine.

Maine · 2d

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UMaine students weigh in on Democratic midterm victories

The 2026 midterms represent something of a sea change in American electoral politics. The Democratic Party has taken a wide swath of victories across the country, including in Maine. The Maine Campus spoke with students in order to ascertain the student reactions to the midterm results. The Maine Campus interviewed...

Maine · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Husson will offer free tuition to Aroostook students

Qualified students must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA, an adjusted gross family income of less than $80,000 and live in Aroostook County.

Bangor, ME · 3d

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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 · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Cheverus, Foxcroft Academy defend state field hockey titles; Nokomis wins first since 2013

The Cheverus High School field hockey team from Portland made it four state titles in a row, Foxcroft Academy of Dover-Foxcroft made it two straight and Nokomis High of Newport won its first since 2013 on Saturday at Edward Little High in Auburn. The Stags received first-half goals from Avery Tinker and Sydney Brunelle and […]

Newport, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Legislature, system and administration must work to solve UMaine funding problems

"Dismantling the university system could in itself, I believe, almost address UMaine’s budget shortfall."

Maine · 1d

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8-Man State Football Championships Set For Saturday At Edward Little High School In Auburn

Two state 8-Man football titles get settled Saturday at Edward Little in Auburn. Old Town meets Yarmouth at 11, then Orono takes on Old Orchard Beach at 2:30.

Auburn, ME · 17h

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Students take over statehouse for youth and government program

AUGUSTA, ME (WGME) - Nearly 200 students took over the state house for Maine YMCA Youth & Government Program. It comes just days after Mainers cast their ballots for the midterms. Lonney Steeves, Director of Maine YMCA Youth and Government Program, says the program helps give students an idea of...

Maine · 2d

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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 · 4d

The Maine Monitor

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UMaine asks faculty to retire to address budget shortfall

The University of Maine asked 158 faculty members at its campus in Orono and regional campus in Machias this week if they would consider retiring voluntarily in a move to address a steep budget shortfall.

Orono, ME · 4d

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 · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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John Bapst soccer girls to play in 1st state title game Saturday

The Crusaders are 16-0-1 headed into the match with South champ Cape Elizabeth, 15-1-1.

Maine · 3d