‘Babies to bed nite,’ goat yoga and ‘lamb cuddling’ events are some of the things area farms are offering as people seek out close encounters with farm animals for everything from exercise to furry hugs.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police detain Greely student who threatened to shoot 3 students
MSAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said the student referenced a gun in a backpack but no gun was found on school grounds.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
More Maine schools go remote amid record-setting number of infections
School Administrative District 51, which covers Cumberland and North Yarmouth, is the latest district to announce it has been forced into remote learning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Three weapon-related incidents reported in Cumberland schools in past week
The incidents involved either a student bringing a weapon to school or threatening to do so, said Jeffrey Porter, superintendent for MSAD 51.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Schools in Bangor and Cumberland ranked best in Maine
Fruit Street School in Bangor is named the top elementary school in the state, and Greely Middle School in Cumberland the top middle school by U.S. News & World Report.
Posted inSports
After one-year hiatus, Maine Marathon returns to Portland’s Back Cove
About 3,300 runners will take part in the event Sunday morning, joining the largest road race in Maine since the start of the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News
Throngs turn out for first day of Cumberland Fair
Gorgeous fall weather greeted people attending one of the state’s largest agricultural fairs on Sunday.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine schools report vandalism linked to social media trend
While most of the vandalism and thefts in Maine have been relatively minor, other school districts around the country have had more serious cases that led to criminal charges against students.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes
Westbrook-based nonprofit Furniture Friends plans a virtual slumber party fundraiser to assist in its efforts to provide furniture to low-income residents in Greater Portland.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine, Sports
Photo Album: Roller ski racers on a roll
Racers from all over competed Friday during the Good Times Roll roller ski race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.