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West Kennebunk, ME · Education

Portsmouth Herald

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Marshwood, Kennebunk football coaches share history ahead of Class B South championship

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Long before Andrew Elwell and Keith Noel prepared to stand on opposite sidelines with a championship at stake, they stood on the same sideline at Sanford High School. Elwell and Noel spent the 2014 high school football season together as assistants under longtime Sanford High School coach Mike Fallon. On Saturday, they will meet as head coaches when Elwell's Marshwood High School football team faces Noel's Kennebunk High School Rams in the Class B South championship game. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. How we got here Marshwood, with the No. 1 seed on the line, beat Kennebunk, 32-16 , in the regular-season finale on Oct. 23. Both Marshwood and Kennebunk, the No. 2 seed, got a first-round bye. Marshwood then beat No. 4 Falmouth , 30-22, and Kennebunk beat No. 3 Biddeford, 27-0, in the Class B South semifinal round. Saturday's winner will face either Fryeburg Academy or Cony High School in the Class B state championship. Coaching relationship started with middle school basketball For Elwell, the first year as head coach of the Hawks, the personal connection he has with Noel adds another wrinkle to a matchup that already carries plenty of meaning. “I

Kennebunk, ME · 1d

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

When is the 8-man large state final between Yarmouth and Old Town?. What were the results of previous Old Orchard Beach-Orono state final meetings?. 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.

Old Orchard Beach, ME · 3d

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Old Orchard Surges Past Boothbay in Regional Final

The Boothbay football team lost to undefeated Old Orchard Beach 46-8 in an 8-Man League Small School South Division championship game in the rain on Saturday, Nov 7 in Old Orchard Beach. The top seed Old Orchard Beach won their fifth straight South Division title and improved to 10 0....

Boothbay, ME · 1d

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High Lead Levels Found in BCS Drinking Water

Bristol Consolidated School is under a “Do Not Drink” after elevated levels of lead were found in a faucet at the farthest end of the building. Facilities Director John Carroll said the date the lead was identified is unknown; the school was informed Oct. 26. Carroll provided an updated during the Bristol School Committee meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting.

Bristol, ME · 22h

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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 · 22h

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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 · 22h

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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 · 1d

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 · 10h

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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 · 22h

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 · 1d

High School On SI

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New England High School Football Top 25 Regional Rankings (Nov. 9, 2026)

St. John's Prep of Massachusetts remains No. 1 as Maine's Thornton Academy and Vermont's Burr & Burton reach 10-0, while Connecticut's New Britain makes its regional Top 25 debut.

Biddeford, ME · 3d

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North Anson – Carrabec High School Honor Roll – “Congrats”

Grade 12, high honors: Chandler Atwood, Ashlyn Courtney, Katelyn DeLeonardis, Kaitlin Dellarma, David Dixon, Jordan Kramer, Austin Sales; honors: Brice Agren, Colby Cunningham, Sheana Folco, Nathan Giroux, Jacobi Gross, Khloe Kahl, Henry Lindeman, Leeyah Nelson, Leah Price, Jillian Robinson, Katie Scalese, Ava Welch. Grade 11, honors: Bradley Allen, Wesley Barton,...

Anson, ME · 2d

WGME

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South Portland School Board votes down proposed ban on generative AI

SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- The South Portland School Board has voted down a proposed ban on generative AI for the remainder of the school year. The moratorium would have prohibited students in pre-K through eighth grade from using the technology for assignments, while requiring staff to undergo special training. While...

South Portland, ME · 2d

92.9 The Ticket

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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 · 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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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The Ecology School at River Bend Farm wins Maine Smart Growth Award for pioneering regenerative campus design

SACO — The Ecology School and Kaplan Thompson Architects are proud to announce that The Ecology School’s campus at River Bend Farm has been honored with a Maine Smart Growth Award from GrowSmart Maine. The prestigious annual award recognizes projects, plans and leadership across Maine that exemplify smart growth principles, including compact building design, agricultural […]

Saco, ME · 3d

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 · 5d

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 · 4d