David Daigler, who has led the system since 2019, will leave at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
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Bangor father pleads guilty to murder of 10-year-old son
Joshua Smith was 1 of 3 adult caretakers charged in connection with the 2024 death of Braxtyn Smith.
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Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Portland women’s soccer team sells out 5,000 season ticket deposits
Maine soccer fans show immediate support for a team that will begin play in 2027.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine judge: Secretary of state was right to invalidate trans ballot referendum
Shenna Bellows said last month the initiative could not appear on the November ballot because the petition fell short of the number of required signatures by about 500. A Superior Court judge on Thursday agreed, but the petitioners plan to appeal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
See 3 lakeside camps in Maine you can afford
Buying a waterfront retreat is little more than a dream for many Mainers, but these properties in Brownfield, Otis and Smithfield might make it come true for less than $400K.
Posted inCommunity, News
Temporary highway access road to close in Augusta
The road has been used to provide access to Interstate 95 from Whitten Road during the replacement of the Western Avenue bridge.
Posted inMaine
Boater makes ripples in Richmond waters | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures a dinghy operator rippling the smooth surface of the Kennebec River.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine issues recall over moldy cannabis flower
The health and safety recall was issued Tuesday for the strain ‘Drip Burger,’ which was sold at 7 retail stores.
Posted inGuides, Maine, Things to Do
How to spend 48 hours way Down East
Visit the landmarks (including one across the border), explore small towns and take in the dramatic scenery.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Maine Democrats buoyed by voter turnout — a troubling sign for Republicans
With 93% of the ballots counted, Democrats cast roughly 68,000 more votes than in 2018, with independents joining them by a 3-to-1 margin.