The person found dead Feb. 26 in a school bus at Waterville Junior High School was transgender and struggled with mental health and other issues, according to friends and former co-workers.
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Basketball: MVC Senior All-Star Games a last sendoff for class that’s been through everything
Thursday’s competitors saw everything from empty gyms to conference shakeups.
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Women’s college basketball: Young UMaine-Augusta back in national tournament for a third straight season
The Moose, who have eight freshmen on the team, have rolled to 20 victories for a second straight year.
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Waterville City Council gives initial OK for $50,000 to soup kitchen
Some city councilors said they were concerned that American Rescue Plan Act money would not be given equitably if, for instance, other social service agencies asking for the same amount and are denied.
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Nationals-bound Colby College club hockey team thriving in 5th season of play
Mules (14-2-1) to play in ACHA national championships starting Thursday.
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Thomas College President Laurie Lachance announces plan to retire next year
Lachance, the fifth president of the Waterville college, announced she will retire by June 2025.
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Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
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Basketball: Messalonskee boys, both Valley teams highlight list of way-too-early contenders in 2024-25
The high school basketball season is over, but it’s never too soon to take a peak at which teams could win it all next season.
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Women’s basketball: UMaine-Augusta returns to USCAA Division II national tournament
The Moose (21-6) are having one of the best campaigns in program history and will head to Virginia with championship aspirations.
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Boys basketball: When pressure mounted, Monmouth Academy kept its cool en route to Class C title
Mustangs played plenty of tight games against longtime rivals along the way to winning Gold Ball.