Police say witnesses reported a speeding car on U.S. Route 202 before the fatal three-car crash Saturday.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Schools & Education
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
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Posted inSports
Oakland native Nick Mayo shining in Japan, eyeing Olympics
Mayo, a 2015 graduate of Messalonskee, is in his fourth season with the Japan Professional Basketball League’s Hiroshima Dragonflies.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student
The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine, News
Maine youth ice hockey is losing players. No one is sure how to stop it
The number of youth players in Maine is down 15% over the last 20 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Hospitals across Maine welcome New Year’s Day babies
Augusta, Lewiston, Portland and Bangor hospitals report their first deliveries of 2025.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Psychiatric evaluation ordered for Sidney murder suspect at court appearance
Megan McDonald has been charged with knowing or intentional murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy found at her Sidney home.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Killing of Sidney teen leaves community asking questions
Police arrested a 39-year-old woman Friday in connection with what was ruled a homicide but have yet to release the name of the 14-year-old victim.
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Strong, Norway, Oakland schools among grant recipients
Maine Environmental Education Association makes grants available for outdoor learning and to fund Wabanaki studies.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Oakland woman charged in death of infant ran since-closed child care business
Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, who earlier this month was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 4-month-old child, closed her family child care business the same day as the alleged incident that led to the death.