Fifty school districts have already assumed control of preschool and pre-K special education from the state and many more will follow suit in the fall. Although challenges persist, district leaders say the shift has benefited students.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s first turtle tunnel is working
An underpass installed beneath a busy stretch of road in Eliot a few years ago has led to ‘a substantial reduction in turtle mortalities,’ according to a state biologist.
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Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Battles for berths, and other Maine girls basketball storylines as the regular season winds down
There’s a fight for the final seed in Class A South; could Cony miss the B North playoffs?
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine adopts tougher limits on PFAS in drinking water
The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State boys cross country team
The state’s best came from several different conferences this fall.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Five high school football playoff storylines to follow this week
Westbrook has enjoyed a turnaround year, but to keep it going, it’ll have to beat Marshwood in the Class B South semifinals.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Marshwood’s Henri Rivard takes Class A cross country title in tight finish
Freeport’s Alex Gilbert prevails in Class B, and Dirigo’s William Morris earns the Class C crown.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Four Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 7
Four-team battle in Class B South; Portland fights to stay atop A North; Winthrop plays Mt. Blue for the first time since 1968.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Always tight Marshwood-Kennebunk is Varsity Maine football game of the week
The Rams have won three straight meetings by stopping the Hawks on 2-point conversions.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Here are the finalists for the Varsity Maine Male Athlete of the Year
Three track and field athletes highlight the list.