There is no consensus around why certain Maine kids are performing worse on tests, but losses may reflect deeper challenges facing Maine schools and families.
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Seeing more dead squirrels in Maine? It’s no 2018, but there is a spike | Column
The squirrel apocalypse seven years ago may have changed us forever.
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Posted inMaine, News
UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges
The institute will have an interim director as Paul Mayewski departs after 24 years.
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Love is Louder rally draws 200 to Augusta
The nonpartisan, nonpolitical event held at Mill Park included live music, free food, speeches and camaraderie.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier
Often-overlooked numbers show how fewer people are living together, inadvertently contributing to Maine’s housing crisis.
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Unidentified floating objects? Belgrade’s Great Pond residents intrigued by unmanned vessels
Some residents want to know who is operating the unmanned watercraft, which seem to be mapping the lake floor and have been seen elsewhere.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
How do Maine schools decide to go into lockdown?
Experts say with careful planning and drills, schools can minimize trauma to students when responding to safety threats.
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Canine couture: ‘Howl-O-Ween’ takes over Portland’s Bayside
Dogs and their owners don festive costumes for a weekend festival celebrating the spooky and the stylish.
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Skowhegan 2nd bridge project creeps forward
State transportation officials will present updates on the project and seek input from the public at a Nov. 5 meeting.
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Body found inside Benton home identified
Paul Verville, 62, and a dog were found deceased in a home that burned early Wednesday at 70 Pleasant Drive.