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Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (322+ words) The standard is definitely going to be raised, but I would like to work with the businesses that are there and make their businesses great, because it's because of them that that building's still standing " They've been paying the bills....
Letter: UMaine should focus on academics, not sports
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (173+ words) While the University of Maine is facing financial challenges that will lead to teacher and staff layoffs'in 2026-27, the university's athletic department is crowing about'its unbridled expansion. Recent BDN articles announced'a $500, 000 gift to the fund from a graduate, and that UMaine…...
WCTC Culinary Arts students serve four-course meal for Waldo County Hospice Volunteers
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (266+ words) WALDO " Students in the Culinary Arts program at Waldo County Technical Center showcased their skills and compassion by preparing and serving a four-course meal in honor of local hospice volunteers on April 14. The luncheon, held for volunteers of Waldo County…...
University of New England launches new Institute of Public and Planetary Health in honor of David Evans Shaw
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (396+ words) A $5 million gift from the storied philanthropist and entrepreneur will advance UNE's work at the intersection of environmental and human health while boosting Maine's research and workforce landscape across sectors. To prepare graduates capable of addressing these urgent societal needs,…...
He just graduated from a rural Maine high school. Now he's on the school board.
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (796+ words) Last June, Damien Du Mont put on a cap and gown and strolled across the graduation stage at Washburn High School alongside his 15 classmates. Ten'months later, he is in a position to hash out the school's budget and policies with…...
Schenck High School quarter 3 honor roll
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (137+ words) Grade 12, high honors: Gage Brown, Hailey Hitchcock, Abigaile Hutchins, Lisa-Ann Mc Laughlin, Trafton Morrison, Brayden Osborne, Trevor Van Dine; honors: Kira Adams, Britney Cote, Nishel Grizzle, Seth Guay, Hendrix Igleta, Ryan. .. Grade 12, high honors: Gage Brown, Hailey Hitchcock, Abigaile Hutchins,…...
A Maine school hosted an anti-bullying dance team. Libs of Tik Tok called it "grooming
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (839+ words) More than 200 Fort Fairfield Middle High School students, staff and administrators filed into the school's gym on April 8 for an anti-bullying assembly. On stage, surrounded by neon tube lights, was the Icon Dance Team, a New York-based troupe that travels…...
Washington Academy third quarter honor roll
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (395+ words) EAST MACHIAS " Judson L. Mc Brine, head of school at Washington Academy in East Machias, has announced the third quarter honor roll for the 2025-26 year as follows: Grade nine, .. . EAST MACHIAS " Judson L. Mc Brine, head of school at Washington Academy in…...
FAME launches new webpage to improve Mainers" financial skills
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (294+ words) AUGUSTA " April is Financial Literacy Month and what better time to roll out new financial wellness resources. According to the Pew Research Center, only half of the adults in America believe they have a good handle on their personal finances....
RSU 29 needs $1. 6 M in additional local dollars for next school year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (677+ words) HOULTON, Maine " Regional School Unit 29s additional local contribution for next school years proposed $18. 5 million budget is set to increase 10. 57% from this year. In the Houlton school districts 20262027 proposed budget, the total local contribution is $4. 6 million, with $2. 9 million required by the…...