Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
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Where and how to donate food, toys, furniture and more in Maine
There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.
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Matt Dunlap, hoping to replace Jared Golden, defends abortion record
Dunlap, who is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District, explained a more than 2-decade-old antiabortion vote.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Augusta man charged with stabbing wife in front of officer
Marlon E. Cloutier allegedly assaulted the woman in front of an Augusta patrol officer and later said he hoped the officer would shoot him.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
As co-ops increase, can Maine boys high school hockey survive?
Participation has dropped dramatically over the past two decades, leading many schools to join forces — a list that includes a pair of the state’s top programs this winter.
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Meet the 10 central Maine boys hockey players to watch in 2025-26
Class B North contenders Cony co-op and Messalonskee have several players listed.
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Here’s a look at the 4 central Maine boys hockey teams
The Cony co-op is coming off a solid season and should contend again.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Benton woman pleads not guilty to shooting man at her home
Hailie Hotham is charged with attempted murder for an altercation that followed a drug and alcohol ‘bender’ lasting several days.
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Augusta officials fail to temporarily ban new homeless shelters
A tie vote at Thursday’s City Council meeting following passionate testimony on both sides of the issue means the Planning Board will consider an overnight homeless shelter proposal on Augusta’s east side this week.
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Augusta’s St. Michael School gets $2.9 million gift
Martha Brenda Shaw attended St. Mary School as a child; it merged with St. Augustine in 2007 to become the St. Michael School.