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State on high alert as whooping cough cases soar in York County

by Joe Lawlor October 20, 2018October 20, 2018

Health care experts say the number of unvaccinated children may fuel outbreaks such as those that occurred in the Kennebunks and Arundel in September.

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Bangor High bonfire canceled, minor arrested after social media threat

by Associated Press October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

Police say a parent reported a post indicating there would be trouble at Thursday night’s Homecoming Bonfire.

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UMA students design, install new benches in Augusta’s Mill Park

by Sam Shepherd October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

The benches, which were built with reclaimed materials from the mill, were installed earlier this month after a yearlong design process.

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Last season’s adversity gave UMaine’s Kenny Doak the kick he needed

by Mike Lowe October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

After losing his job as a kicker last year, the sophomore has made game-winning field goals in each of the Black Bears’ last two victories.

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Photos: Gray-New Gloucester students get creative with pumpkins for Camp Sunshine fundraiser

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Students at Gray/New Gloucester High School carved pumpkins Thursday that will become part of the 16th annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival in Freeport this weekend. Over 7,500 carved pumpkins will be on display at the festival, which raises funds for Camp Sunshine, a year-round, cost-free retreat on Sebago Lake in Casco for children with life-threatening […]

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Overall enrollment in UMaine System rebounds following last year’s decline

by Noel K. Gallagher October 18, 2018October 19, 2018

Financial incentives and new programs are among the lures that increased the numbers of both in-state and out-of-state students, officials say.

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Winthrop school officials considering district consolidation choices

by Charles Eichacker October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

The chairwoman of the School Committee stressed the need for more research before any proposals can be made.

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Professor who offered college credit for trip to lobby Sen. Collins is barred from teaching, says USM

by Noel K. Gallagher October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

Susan Feiner, who retired July 1, offered a ‘pop-up’ course for students who hopped a bus to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3 to urge Collins to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.