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Act of sportsmanship in Orono goes viral in Maine

Act of sportsmanship in Orono goes viral in Maine

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Act of sportsmanship in Orono goes viral in Maine

Orono High School cross country runner Ruth White gave her winning medal to Noah Carver, who runs for Washington Academy, in the viral photos.

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Sports

Maine high school football sidelined once again

To keep the 'traditional' spring sports schedule intact, the MPA announced Friday it will not sponsor a spring tackle football season
Education

High school students can participate in new UMaine 'Early College' pathways tuition-free

The University of Maine is offering new 'Early College' pathways to high school students. They can take up to 12 credits tuition-free.
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Bangor voters approve project to make upgrades to Cameron Stadium

In the 2020 election, voters in Bangor passed referendum question A, approving the use of $2.7 million in taxpayers' dollars to make renovations to Cameron Stadium.

More High School Sports

Maine Principals' Association, State agencies release new fall sports guidelines
MPA releases guidelines for high school sports
In Caribou, basketball is more than a game. As the Boys team's success grows, so do the expectations.
Varsity Club: Simon McCormick, Cony H.S.
Varsity Club: Maggie Whitmore, South Portland H.S.
High school hoops through the lens of officials
Varsity Club: Jarett Flaker, Scarborough H.S.
The High School basketball tournament is officially underway

Local News

Climate

Maine coastal areas plan natural solutions to reduce flood impacts from climate change

The Greater Portland Council of Government received $250,000 to help fight flooding caused by climate change in 10 coastal Maine towns.
Business

MDOT sees Searsport as hub of new offshore wind power work

State officials are looking at the town and its cargo port to become a center of Maine’s energy future.

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Holiday

Yes, Hanukkah is considered a minor Jewish holiday

Hanukkah’s popularity has increased in the U.S. due to its proximity to Christmas but it is considered a minor Jewish holiday.
Coronavirus

No, the WHO did not say the omicron variant originated in South Africa — it said South Africa reported it first

The first confirmed infections of the new coronavirus variant came from foreign visitors to Botswana. Their nationalities are unknown.