The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine’s school funding formula and construction backlog.
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Winter storm hits Maine with over a foot of snow
Snowfall totals in parts of southern Maine could near 2 feet by the time the nor’easter wraps up Tuesday morning, forecasters say.
Major snowstorm, extreme cold headed for Maine Sunday and Monday
A major snowstorm will bring over a foot of snow in southern Maine, with anywhere from 8 to 12 inches expected up north.
Vote for the best places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
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Five Maine girls basketball storylines to follow this week
From potential playoff previews to teams looking to maintain strong starts, these squads and games are worth watching in the coming days.
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State boys soccer team
Prolific forwards feature heavily on this list of the Pine Tree State’s premier players this fall.
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State girls cross country team
Multiple state champions, including a breakout freshman, head the list of Maine’s top runners.
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State volleyball team
Six seniors and four juniors make up this list of dominant offensive and defensive players.
Cumberland hiker’s trek along the Pacific Crest Trail a reminder we can all use a mental reset
Evan Miller hiked the 2,653-mile trial from the Mexican border in California to Canada earlier this year and learned a lot about himself along the way.
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State football team
State finalists well represented among the top offensive and defensive players in the state.