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St. Michael eighth-graders help Salvation Army distribute Thanksgiving baskets

by Jason Pafundi November 23, 2015March 24, 2016

The students handed out 250 bags containing traditional Thanksgiving items, plus a $10 Hannaford gift card, with help from the Salvation Army and members of the community.

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UMaine’s ocean simulator to carry Alfond name

by The Associated Press November 23, 2015February 12, 2018

The ocean engineering lab will help determine if offshore wind power components withstand the sea’s buffeting.

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Gardiner school Civil Rights Team takes on bias

by Jessica Lowell November 22, 2015November 22, 2015

Students want to eliminate bias based on socioeconomic status, including bullying over cellphones and clothing.

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Sex proposition case fractures image of Waterville’s Reiter

by Peter McGuire November 22, 2015November 23, 2015

Hired in 2007, the charismatic principal was outspoken and celebrated until his firing Monday and now faces criminal accusations of misuse of power and authority.

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A lot of heart in Waterville High School’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ Tin Man costume

by Rachel Ohm November 20, 2015November 20, 2015

Local sheet metal firm owner stepped in when the costume designer couldn’t find a costume, creating and donating one custom-made for the actor.

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Former Cony student lauded for restoring plaques honoring soldiers

by Craig Crosby November 20, 2015November 20, 2015

Kelsey Rohman, a 2015 Cony High School graduate, was honored Friday for her yearlong project to restore three plaques dedicated to Cony veterans of World Wars I and II.