Not having a neighborhood pool or enough classmates to put together a swim team hasn’t stopped at least three local athletes from finding a place to compete. Kristen Morissette and Alana Hartford of Leavitt and Lily Wade of Lisbon raced in Edward Little’s first meet of the season Dec. 6 against Waterville. “I want the […]
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More Mainers earning H.S. equivalancy diploma
AUGUSTA (AP) — The number of Mainers earning high school equivalency credentials has jumped this year. Through early November, 2,699 Mainers had earned their equivalency credentials so far this year. That’s up from 1,878 who earned credentials for all of last year and 2,258 who did so in 2011. The Department of Education credits the […]
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Monmouth Cemetery Association upset by student help
MONMOUTH — Students from Monmouth Academy and Monmouth Middle School had no idea that when they spruced up the Monmouth Center Cemetery, they would receive a civics lesson from a disgruntled cemetery association. On Oct. 28, as part of a history lesson, social studies teacher Jocelyn Gray led a group of 15 students on a […]
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Police arrest teen in connection with Bangor High School fire
BANGOR — Police arrested a 14-year-old girl on an arson charge in connection with a fire Thursday at Bangor High School. The girl’s name was not released because she is a juvenile. The fire occurred at about 1:35 p.m., and Bangor firefighters located the source in a ground level girls bathroom, Lt. Tim Reid of […]
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Massabesic, Sanford postpone football game due to rumors of violence
WATERBORO — School officials say rumors of violence have prompted them to postpone a football game between Massabesic High School and Sanford High School in Maine. Massabesic High School principal Christian Elkington tells WMTW-TV that the game is being moved from Friday night to 1 p.m. Saturday in Sanford. Sanford is Massabesic’s biggest rival and […]
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Texas dad alleges bullying in 91-0 football game
Now the coach is facing formal accusations of bullying. The impressive victory for undefeated Aledo High School, a football powerhouse in suburban Fort Worth that has put up similar numbers against other schools, has forced an investigation after a parent from the opposing team filed a bullying complaint. The complaint, which must be investigated under […]
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Foreign students settle in at Mountain Valley
RUMFORD — Marcus Wrangbert wasn’t sure what he wanted to pursue as a career, so he decided to become a foreign exchange student to the United States. The 17-year-old from Sweden is one of three foreign exchange students attending Mountain Valley High School for the 2013-14 school year. He is a junior. “I like the […]
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High school roundup: Roadrunners ditch Greyhounds
LISBON — After a scoreless first half, Mt. Abram had a trio of players register goals in the second frame and came away with a 3-0 win over Lisbon in an MVC matchup Tuesday. Amos Withee, Bryson Walker and Colin Edwards all tallied for the Roadrunners (10-2), while Trevor Brackley and Gavin Hagaan added assists. […]
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Jay police ID man’s body found in woods
JAY — Police identified the body found in woods behind Spruce Mountain High School early Tuesday as that of Joshua Maschino, 27, of Lewiston. Maschino had been reported missing from a job site at Spruce Mountain High School at about 6 p.m. Monday. “There is nothing to indicate foul play,” Jay police Chief Larry White […]
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Rumford to host Independence Day Celebration with music, magic and fireworks
RUMFORD — The town will celebrate the Fourth of July with music, magic, food and fireworks. Gates open at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hosmer Field where there will be food vendors, entertainment, children’s games and “an awesome fireworks display at dusk,” Scot Grassette, emcee, magician and local entertainer, said in a news report. Grassette’s lineup […]