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  April 29, 2025
  

  Hazing investigation into Mt. Ararat hockey team found pattern of ‘sexually inappropriate conduct’

  A 2-page summary of findings was released Tuesday, more than 3 months after the allegations first surfaced.

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  April 10, 2025
  

  High schoolers resist phone rules — but their reasons might surprise adults

  The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors is considering a proposal where student cellphones are secured in a special pouch that denies access until the pouch is unlocked at the end of the school day.

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  February 16, 2025
  

  Mt. Ararat boys hockey season canceled, coach resigns after ‘unsportsmanlike’ incident amid hazing investigation

  A.J. Kavanaugh announced his departure on Facebook hours before the rest of the team's season was canceled in the wake of an incident during a game Saturday.

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  November 21, 2023
  

  Topsham police have ‘person of interest’ in custody after Elm Street death

  Mt. Ararat, Woodside and Williams-Cone Elementary schools sheltered in place this morning after police responded to an incident. Police haven't released details about the incident.

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  January 24, 2022

  New program to help Mt. Ararat students acquire skills, explore career opportunities

  The school is starting a Community Pathways program to help students build relationships with community partners and explore career opportunities.

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  January 21, 2021

  District Attorney: Former Topsham school resource officer investigated

  Topsham Police Chief Marc Hagan confirmed there was a potential misconduct complaint filed against former school resource officer Randy Cook, who resigned in November.

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  January 11, 2021
  

  Girls basketball: Cony edges Mt. Ararat in first game under COVID-19 precautions

  With no fans in attendance, game had a much different feel compared to those of last season.

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  September 8, 2020
  

  Topsham’s old high school coming down

  Mt. Ararat High School has a new state-of-the-art high school that opened to students Tuesday, and contractors are tearing down the old school to make way for a track and competition athletic field.