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Dexter-area schools reopen after closing for ‘specified threat’
A Dexter-area school district has canceled its first day of classes because of a threat. SAD 46 administrators said in a Tuesday night, Aug. 27 statement that the move to cancel school on Wednesday came after they received a “specified threat.”. The district canceled all athletic practices and games...
Maine DOE names finalists in 2025 Teacher of the Year
PORTLAND, Maine — Four finalists for Maine's 2025 Teacher of the Year were named on Wednesday. Each of them was selected to move forward in the process and was chosen from the 2024 Maine County Teachers of the Year, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Education.
PVHS Girls Soccer preparing to defend title
HOWLAND -- “The main thing that we’re trying to focus on is obviously, getting another championship,” said PVHS senior, Allie Austin. Penobscot valley high school girls soccer team is coming off their first state championship win since 1986. The reigning class d champs lost in the state final in 2022, and they say it felt great, to finally get over the hump.
'Maine Hello': University of Maine welcomes new students to campus
ORONO, Maine — The small college town of Orono was bustling for move-in day Friday, as new students got settled in at the University of Maine flagship campus. More than 1,000 students were welcomed during the school's "Maine Hello" event. Dozens of volunteers, from returning students to faculty, helped...
"These kids are taking a huge step": UMaine welcomes first-years for Maine Hello Weekend
ORONO -- Friday was the beginning of the annual Maine Hello event, where hundreds of first-years moved to the University of Maine to begin a new chapter as college students and call Orono home. Current students and faculty members were lined up outside dorm halls to welcome new Black Bears...
Windham student captures Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant crown
A Windham student has been honored as the winner of the 2025 Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant and will compete in Orlando, Florida next July in the USA Ambassador National Pageant. Rosie Haibon of Windham, 21, won the title during the Crossroads’ Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant in South Portland in July....
UMaine Extension 4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers in September
STATEWIDE -- The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a two-part online info session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. According to a release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the sessions will be from 6-7PM on September 18th and 25th. Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey”...
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