A 16-year-old boy who was believed to have made the threat was located in Albion about an hour after police began their investigation, according to Skowhegan police.
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Readfield-area schools have identified — but are not naming — the person who made threat last week
The threat led to the closure Nov. 14 of Maranacook Regional Middle School and Maranacook Community High School in Regional School Unit 38.
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How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?
Donald Trump’s vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine’s free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates.
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Belfast church suing University of Maine System over rescinded bid to purchase Hutchinson Center
The University of Maine had chosen to sell its former Belfast campus to Calvary Chapel Belfast in August, but rescinded the offer after complaints from the community about the bidding process.
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University of Maine System students, faculty speak against proposed changes to free speech policies
At a meeting of the system’s board, community members called on trustees to reject draft changes to the policy and to divest from Israel.
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Amid an uptick in inquiries from outside groups, Gardiner-area schools make information requests public
Public records requests posted to the Gardiner school’s website shows request are being made by people and organizations outside of the district.
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UMaine to sell Hutchinson Center to Waldo nonprofit for $3 million
The university picked Calvary Chapel Belfast in the first round, but it later rescinded the offer, citing an error in the bidding assessment process.
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Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom
Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.
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Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines.
The president-elect pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.
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University of Maine system reports historically high retention rate
More than 75% of undergraduates who were enrolled last fall returned to school this year. The system said that’s the highest number since they began tracking retention data two decades ago.