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Large scientific interest greets discovery of medium black hole

Large scientific interest greets discovery of medium black hole

A team from the University of New Hampshire identified an intermediate-mass black hole by using satellite imaging to analyze the radiation flare given off by a star as it was being torn apart

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Wells-Ogunquit school district to remove Native American imagery

The "Warriors" name will stay but the Native American logo is gone.

EDUCATION
Unusual smell prompts temporary evacuation of Westbrook High School

The Westbrook school district superintendent's office says an unidentified smell was first noticed in the high school music room late Friday morning

WESTBROOK
Maine science team heading to competition in California

They'll compete against 19 other teams for a chance to win $20,000.

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Teacher's summer assignment for students: Get some rest, spend time with family

First-grade teacher Betsy Eggart believes summer vacation should consist of resting, relaxing and relearning some of life's basics.

NATION-WORLD
UMaine innovations look to help state business

Monitoring beehive health, assisting a paper company and detecting loss of nerve are just some of the projects chosen to benefit the state.

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Wells students show Todd a devil of a good time

Todd Gutner had good things to say about his interactions with every member of the Wells Junior High School fifth grade class, but saved his highest praise for one particular student

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Todd visits Wells Jr. High

"Handsome devil" was the highest compliment Todd Gutner could pay to one of the students he met on a visit to Wells Junior High School

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University of Memphis will not charge tuition to children, spouses of fallen service members

The university already accepts the national Folds of Honor scholarship, which undergraduate students under the age of 24 can receive if a parent was severely injured or killed while on active duty.

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S.C. student goes 12 years without missing a single day of class

Imagine going 12 years of school without missing a single day? Michaiah Ross doesn't have to imagine.

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Panel: Warriors nickname OK, Native American imagery not

Wells is just one of two high schools in Maine still using Native American imagery.

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UMaine system expanding programs for High School students

UMaine system expanding programs for High School students

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'A blessing': Anonymous donor gives $10K to pay off school lunch debts

It's equivalent to more than 4,300 meals.

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Students lack college savings, study finds

Experts urge students and parents to start saving early, if possible, to avoid debt.

EDUCATION
One potato, two potato, UMaine made a new potato

Pinto Gold is a new potato the University of Maine has developed. They are hoping it will gain popularity with restaurants and home-growers.

FOOD
UMaine System passes tuition hike for next academic year

Those in support of the tuition increase say it is necessary to account for inflation and improve infrastructure across the seven UMaine System campuses

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