October 30, 2025

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Which new voting experience did Maine students participate in for the first time?

A mock school board election A mock mayoral election A mock referendum election

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Why are mocktails often priced nearly as high as cocktails at bars and restaurants?

Because they use expensive imported and house-made ingredients, including costly nonalcoholic spirits Because bars charge more for drinks without alcohol to increase profits Because mocktails require less labor but are marketed as luxury items

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What is the primary goal of the new Portland-built app, Pulse?

To provide a new platform for online dating To facilitate in-person friendships through AI-based matching To offer a new social media experience for sharing photos

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Who is being honored with a new stamp by the U.S. Postal Service in 2026?

Annie Fields Mark Summers Sarah Orne Jewett

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Why did Port Harbor Marine switch to using BioWrap for winterizing its boats this year?

Because it’s cheaper and easier to use than traditional shrink wrap Because it’s a biodegradable alternative that helps reduce the large amount of plastic boat wrap going to Maine landfills Because recycling companies now require marinas to switch to biodegradable materials

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What is the University of Maine's plan for its oldest building, Crossland Hall?

To renovate and modernize it for academic use To convert it into a museum To demolish it for parking

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