Topsham schools shelter in place after heavy police presence on Elm Street

Mt. Ararat, Woodside and Williams-Cone Elementary schools sheltered in place this morning after police responded to an incident. Police haven't released details about the incident.

Topsham School Board makes changes to proposed policy for transgender students

The SAD 75 board has been navigating parents' concerns since early September, when they first proposed a policy aimed at protecting the privacy of transgender students who were out at school but not at home.

First Mainer to compete in Junior Iditarod prepares for challenging Alaskan terrain

Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman traveled across the country with her 13 sled dogs in advance to prepare for their upcoming February races.

Topsham-area school superintendent to recommend dropping mask mandate

Announcement comes following protest in which students refused to mask.

Harpswell student to be featured in international documentary on Discovery Plus

Sadie Pressman of Harpswell is one of four American students featured in a documentary that chronicles their lives attending high school abroad.

Local roundup: Oxford Hills girls basketball rolls past Mt. Blue

Cassidy Dumont and Brooklyn Alexander lead Vikings' attack with 17 and 16 points, respectively. Plus more basketball and hockey action from Thursday.

Topsham high school closed due to COVID-19 outbreak

Mt. Ararat High School has been shut down and students will be remote learning until they can return on Feb. 8.

District Attorney: Former Topsham school resource officer investigated

Topsham Police Chief Marc Hagan confirmed there was a potential misconduct complaint filed against former school resource officer Randy Cook, who resigned in November.

Mt. Ararat school building shaping up

Military note: Mt. Ararat grad Sailor of Year