Nancie Atwell, who founded the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, was picked from a field of 10 teachers.
Beth Quimby
Beth Quimby reports on Maine on the weekends, when most Mainers are off the job and anything can happen. She worked for newspapers since she was in high school when she started out on her father’s New Hampshire newspaper. She is a graduate of Colby College and a recipient of national, regional and state journalism awards. When she is not working, she tries hard to follow her bliss.
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Student musicians jazz it up at Maine festival
South Portland High School, Hampden Academy, Fryeburg Academy and George Stevens Academy took the top honors in their divisions Saturday night.
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February was coldest on record in Portland and Bangor
The average monthly temperature of 13.8 degrees at the Portland jetport beat the previous mark, set in 1979.
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Parking bans, services restored sooner than expected
Cities and towns are calling off parking bans that were expected to stay in effect until Monday.
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Only the hardiest anglers turn out for Sebago Lake ice fishing derby
Those competing in the fishing contest Saturday endured bitterly cold weather as a snowstorm bore down on Maine.
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When helping hands needed, Maine’s snow ‘angels’ carry shovels
A legion of volunteer shovelers takes to the streets after snowstorms to clear the way for neighbors, family members and strangers.
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Southern Maine to get the worst of the snow
The National Weather Service expects ‘pulses’ of snow for the next two days.
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Truck crashes into Buckfield home
The driver was charged with driving under the influence after crashing into a home at 75 Turner St.
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Southern Maine getting the worst of the snow
Schools throughout southern Maine cancel classes in anticipation of Monday’s snowfall.
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Skier suffers head injury in collision at Sunday River
The man was flown to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, a spokeswoman for the Newry resort says.