The 2025-26 school year begins this week. Changes include 2 new school holidays and a cellphone ban.
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Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Four Hearts of Pine players earn weekly honors
Ollie Wright, Walter Varela, Titus Washington and Nathan Messer are honored after Portland’s win on Sunday.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
What to know for Cumberland, North Yarmouth’s return to school
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
What to know for Yarmouth’s return to school
Yarmouth Superintendent Andrew Dolloff answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Falmouth’s new superintendent is ready to welcome back students
Steve Nolan began in Falmouth in July, and comes to the town with decades of experience as a superintendent, principal and math teacher.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Gov. Mills’ once-stable Cabinet starting to see more departures
It’s not unusual for top administrative officials to depart near the end of a governor’s second term in office.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
What to know for Scarborough’s return to school
Superintendent Diane Nadeau answers back-to-school questions.
Posted inMaine
Oktoberfest promises a beery good time in Biddeford
Heart of Biddeford’s third annual Oktoberfest moves to Pearl Street with brews, bands and bratwurst.
Posted inMaine
Biddeford mayor calls for removal of Planning Board member, citing bias
Martin Grohman asked the City Council to remove Roch Angers from the Planning Board due to a Code of Ethics breach.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
What Bernie Sanders’ visit says about Democrats’ battle for progressives
The Vermont independent and populist is using a Labor Day rally to boost Troy Jackson’s gubernatorial campaign and Graham Platner’s effort to unseat U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.