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In a reversal, enrollment rises at UMaine System

Financial incentives and new programs are among the lures for increasing enrollment.

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Photos: Gray-New Gloucester students get creative with pumpkins for Camp...

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Last season’s adversity gave UMaine’s Kenny Doak the kick he needed

After losing his job as a kicker last year, the sophomore has made game-winning field goals in each of the Black Bears' last two victories.

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Bangor High bonfire canceled, minor arrested after social media threat

Police say a parent reported a post indicating there would be trouble at Thursday night's Homecoming Bonfire.

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Two UMaine nursing students diagnosed with viral meningitis

It is the most common type of the illness, often less severe than bacterial meningitis

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State on high alert as whooping cough cases soar in York County

Health care experts say the number of unvaccinated children may fuel outbreaks such as those that occurred in the Kennebunks and Arundel in September.

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Two active school community members vie for District 2 seat

Emily Figdor and Jeanne Swanton both aim to fill Holly Seeliger's seat.

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Diddy puts $1 million toward new charter school in the Bronx

The rapper is a longtime education advocate.

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UNE partners with Iceland universities on ocean food and sustainability program

The partnership will create a unique, international learning environment for students enrolled in both Maine and Iceland, officials say.

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Million-dollar donation will jump-start digital innovation center at USM in...

A gift from Wex board chairman Michael Dubyak is intended to launch a state-of-the-art tech complex for students that will also be open to K-12 programs and midcareer professionals.

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Head of Rockland area schools named Maine Superintendent of the Year

John McDonald, who heads RSU 13, responds with praise for his administrators, teachers, staff and the district's communities, which include Rockland, Thomaston, Owls Head, South Thomaston and Cushing.

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Maine middle schoolers pick Moody for governor in mock election

Students also learned about ranked choice voting Wednesday at the Augusta State Armory.

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South Portland school official named state’s top assistant superintendent for...

Kathy Germani has had her job since 2011.

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Mother plans to file complaint alleging Lisbon player punched daughter during...

A video that Melonie Ross posted of the incident during a girls' soccer playoff game was viewed 73,000 times before she took it down.

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On education, Maine governor candidates agree: Much needs fixing

But their solutions – for teacher wages, staffing shortages, skyrocketing costs and institutional reforms – are varied.

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Forum at Portland synagogue focuses on immigration policy

The event, coming one day after the fatal attack in Pittsburgh, includes officials from the Anti-Defamation League.

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Turbulent past year looms over hotly contested school board races in Scarborough

Most of the candidates say they want to reunite the community and move the district in a more positive direction, but conflicts likely will persist over the superintendent and her policy agenda.

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Scarborough school board candidates weigh in on superintendent,...

Almost all have concerns about Julie Kukenberger's performance during the past year, and about adoption of a controversial model and grading system.

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Student dies after fight ends in gunfire at N.C. school

One male student is accused of shooting another in a crowded high school hallway.

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Scarborough officials offer support after stabbing at high school

A 20-year-old town resident is charged with stabbing a 15-year-old Scarborough High School student during halftime of a soccer game.

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