A Houlton manufacturer thinks his body shields can protect students statewide. So we took one to a shooting range.
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Watch 2 experts shoot a Maine-made bullet-resistant backpack
A retired chief firearms officer for the state corrections department and a founder of Portland police’s SWAT team took a Mundbora body shield to a shooting range.
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Mt. Abram High School graduates 49 seniors
Family and friends celebrate the class of 2026 during commencement June 5.
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Farmington grads urged to listen, show up and not waste time
Mt. Blue High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation June 7 in Farmington with speeches focused on friendship, time, challenge and kindness.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News, Schools and Education
Maine student 1 of 3 in US to win research spot for her work on cancer cells
‘My goal is to help children,’ says Alexis Spencer of Sabattus, a junior at Thomas College.
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Farmington tech school honors students at recognition ceremony
Foster Career & Technical Education Center recognized students June 1 for completing programs and other accomplishments.
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Skowhegan-area district weighs how to implement state’s new cellphone ban
The law requires all districts to establish a policy prohibiting personal electronic devices from ‘bell to bell’ by Aug. 1.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine launching 2 doctoral nursing programs
The Ph.D. in Nursing and Doctor of Nurse Practice degrees are meant to address the state’s shortage of advance practice nurses.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Education groups want 70% of Mainers to have post-high school education or training by 2035
A coalition of colleges, education advocacy groups and business leaders is hoping to raise the rate of working Mainers with college credentials from 55% to 70% in less than a decade.
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Get to know Maine’s 2026 Grads to Watch
These 12 graduating seniors aren’t waiting until they receive their diplomas to start making a difference. We hope you enjoy learning their stories.