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VCS short staffed especially educational technicians
Vassalboro Community School is short of staff, especially educational technicians. And so are many other Maine schools, Superintendent Ray Grogan told school board and audience members at their half-hour-long Oct. 13 board meeting. Administrators described problems created and attempts to resolve them as they try to hire more people to...
townline.org
Jackson Monz graduates from Bates College
Jackson Monz, of Oakland, graduated from Bates College, in Lewiston, with a major in Biology. Monz was also granted the Bates Senior Scholar Award, an honor bestowed upon graduating seniors who have participated in varsity sports for four years and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.
harpswellanchor.org
School district agrees to negotiate with bus drivers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Maine School Administrative District 75 has opened negotiations with the union that represents bus drivers and other support staff, a month after several drivers told the school board that low compensation relative to nearby districts is hampering efforts to hire and keep drivers. The...
wiscassetnewspaper.com
WMHS performs ‘Robin Hood’ tale Nov. 13, 14
"The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" by Mary Lynn Dobson will be performed in the Wiscasset Middle High School gymnasium on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. It is open to the public and tickets are by donation at the door.
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School district bans e-bikes amid safety concerns at Turner campuses
The school district for the towns of Turner, Greene, and Leeds announced Friday that they are banning e-bikes from school property effective immediately. According to a Facebook post by the MSAD 52 school district, the ban comes after numerous e-bike-related incidents have prompted safety concerns among parents, teachers, and police.
Free Press
USM’s Community Hour faces early growing pains
In an effort to cultivate a more cohesive and engaged campus community, the University of Southern Maine introduced a new campus initiative this semester. Community Hour creates a designated time block between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. that is free from classes and recurring administrative meetings. Two weeks into the...
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Free Press
Student Senate Clerk Victoria Leavitt earns Newman Civic Fellowship
For Victoria Leavitt, a University of Southern Maine senior double-majoring in psychology and linguistics, civic engagement grew from frustration and began with a question: Why are things happening this way, and what can be done to change them?. Now, as a dedicated student leader and Newman Civic fellow, Leavitt is...
Portsmouth Herald
Seacoast Week 7 football scores, highlights: York falls to rival Wells
Week 7 of the high school football season is underway, with a busy slate of Seacoast action beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. On Thursday, in Division I, Winnacunnet snapped a two-game skid with a 42-7 win over Spaulding , while Exeter dropped a 35-14 decision to Maine Class A powerhouse Bonny Eagle in a non-league matchup. The Friday schedule is highlighted by a Division I showdown as Portsmouth/Oyster River beat Dover, 49-0. Elsewhere Friday, St. Thomas Aquinas lost to Manchester West, 44-14 in a Division II contest. In Maine, Marshwood lost to Biddeford, 37-14 in a Class B South matchup, while Traip Academy lost to Spruce Mountain, 60-0 in an 8-Man football. contest. The weekend concluded Saturday, Oct. 17, as York lost to Wells, 49-0 in a Class C South Homecoming showdown. Somersworth was the lone local team on a bye week. York shut out by Wells in Anchor Bowl YORK, Maine — Wells retained possession of the Anchor Trophy, defeating York, 47-0, in a Class C South matchup at York High School. The Wildcats fell to 2-5 on the season, while Wells improved to 5-2. "It was a hard game for us," York coach Matt Nelson said. "Give credit to
Portsmouth Herald
Maine football: Fast start fades for Marshwood in 37-14 loss to Biddeford
BIDDEFORD, Maine — The Marshwood High School football team appeared to be in control early Friday night, but a dramatic swing just before halftime helped propel Biddeford to a 37-14 Class B South victory. The Hawks built a 14-0 lead through the opening 21 minutes, only to see the Tigers score 15 points in the final 76 seconds of the first half. With Marshwood star running back Greg Castoras sidelined by a leg injury for much of the second half, Biddeford dominated the final 24 minutes and outscored the Hawks 22-0 after intermission. "Great job by Biddeford and their coaching staff. I was absolutely outcoached, and we got beat today," said first-year Marshwood coach Andrew Elwell, whose team suffered its first loss of the season. "It starts with me. I look forward to tomorrow, and I look forward to getting back to work on Monday." Castoras, who finished with 93 rushing yards and a 5-yard touchdown run, was injured on his third carry of the second half. The 5-yard gain gave Marshwood, trailing 23-14 at the time, a first down at its own 13-yard line. Castoras left the field under his own power, though he was noticeably limping, and spent
Free Press
Welcome to the Republic of Residential Life: Please present your papers
Read about Residential Life’s new policy here. First and foremost, be kind to your front desk workers and resident assistants. They are students doing a job, not the architects of university policy. They did not personally convene the Politburo, draft the decree, or declare war on unauthorized human movement. Direct your frustrations toward the administration responsible for the policy, not the student employee standing behind the desk.
WGME
Maine coaching legend Joe Russo retires after 36 years at Portland High School
PORTLAND (WGME) -- One of the best and most well-respected high school basketball coaches of our time is calling it a career. The great Joe Russo is retiring after 36 seasons as head coach of the Portland boys basketball team. “Bittersweet, kind of emotional to tell you the truth, you...
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Outdoor Learning Grows at Miller School
Lindsey Jones’ math lesson was briefly interrupted by a snake. “I thought it was a worm because of the color!” One third grader exclaimed as the group calmed down and returned their attention to class in a shady corner of the Miller School’s lawn on Friday, Oct. 2.
thewindhameagle.com
Parents organizing dance for homeschooled students
Children who are homeschooled in the Windham area will soon have a chance to join the fun of going to a dance. Local parent Julia Russell is working with other homeschool families to put together a dance for kids in grades 5 through 8 who are learning at home, to be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 at Fire and Ice in Windham.