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Fairmount reorganization plan tabled after community outcry

by Annie Rupertus 6 hours agoMay 13, 2026

Fairmount’s closure has accelerated discussions around reorganizing Bangor’s schools and maintaining aging buildings amid a funding backlog.

‘Veep’ actor Timothy Simons sees off UMaine’s graduating class of 2026

by Annie Rupertus May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

See photos from Husson University’s 127th commencement

by Wendy Watkins May 9, 2026May 11, 2026

Watch: UMaine afternoon commencement ceremony

by Paul Koenig May 9, 2026May 8, 2026

Watch: UMaine morning commencement ceremony

by Paul Koenig May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Bangor’s Fairmount closure won’t add to proposed $65.5M school budget

by Annie Rupertus May 9, 2026May 10, 2026

Bangor may reorganize multiple grades next year during Fairmount closure

by Annie Rupertus May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

UMaine releases images of planned Alfond athletics village

by Ethan Andrews May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Bangor’s aging schools are facing a multimillion-dollar repair backlog

by Annie Rupertus May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Hampden-area school district proposes slashing 17 positions due to declining enrollment

by Kasey Turman May 2, 2026May 1, 2026

Bangor school department shares possibilities for Fairmount student relocation

by Annie Rupertus May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

No other Bangor schools at risk of closing over asbestos, department says

by Annie Rupertus April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Bangor’s Fairmount School to be temporarily closed due to asbestos

by Sawyer Loftus April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

New EMCC president wants to strengthen an already-thriving community college system

by Annie Rupertus April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Bangor math team wins state championship

by Annie Rupertus April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

UMaine faculty outline ‘grave concerns’ with administration in scathing letter

by Kasey Turman April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Closure of Eddington Elementary School likely to go to voters

by Kasey Turman April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and ‘illegals’

by Annie Rupertus April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Veazie Community School named best in the country

by Kasey Turman March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Actor Timothy Simons will deliver UMaine’s undergraduate commencement address

by Christopher Burns March 24, 2026March 25, 2026