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These Maine students are sinking to the bottom
Three charts show how steep some testing declines have been.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Leaders struggled to respond as more Maine students began to flounder
There is no consensus around why certain Maine kids are performing worse on tests, but losses may reflect deeper challenges facing Maine schools and families.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine
Seeing more dead squirrels in Maine? It’s no 2018, but there is a spike | Column
The squirrel apocalypse seven years ago may have changed us forever.
Posted inMaine, News
UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges
The institute will have an interim director as Paul Mayewski departs after 24 years.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier
Often-overlooked numbers show how fewer people are living together, inadvertently contributing to Maine’s housing crisis.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Otisfield man arrested, charged after shooting woman in hand
The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Posted inMaine, News
Unidentified floating objects? Belgrade’s Great Pond residents intrigued by unmanned vessels
Some residents want to know who is operating the unmanned watercraft, which seem to be mapping the lake floor and have been seen elsewhere.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
How do Maine schools decide to go into lockdown?
Experts say with careful planning and drills, schools can minimize trauma to students when responding to safety threats.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Stolen SUV prompts 4-vehicle crash on I-95 in Sidney
The crash occurred in an area of I-95 notorious for crashes and this time involved an SUV driver who attempted to flee from state police.