School in Standish to be closed Monday because of water main break
Students affected by the closure of George E. Jack Elementary School will relocated to Bonny Eagle Middle School, according to SAD 6.
View ArticleUnity College introduces degree with focus on climate change
The school created the degree in order to address the growing interests of students, demands in the job market and the institution's mission of being "America's Environmental College."
View ArticleBroadband summit kicks off at Thomas College in Waterville
The summit includes local officials, state and regional representatives and technical experts discussing ways to improve broadband connectivity in rural Maine.
View ArticleMore employers stepping in to help workers pay off student loans
Americans collectively owe nearly $1.5 trillion in student loans — more than twice the total a decade ago.
View ArticlePortland weighing rules for body-camera use by school resource officers
The proposed rules would be more restrictive than they are for camera use by officers outside schools.
View ArticleMaine students’ test scores come in slightly above national averages
Economically disadvantaged and minority students' scores come in lower than others,' also mirroring national trends.
View ArticleThe ‘Oscars of Teaching’: Gorham teacher wins national Milken award
Adam Parvanta, who teaches students how to use technology for story-telling, is Maine's first Milken Educator Award winner since 2015.
View ArticleAuburn students feel targeted by high school’s attempt to address bias
School officials used the intercom to summon some students to a meeting about anti-bias focus groups, which, they say, violated their privacy and made them targets in a school struggling with...
View ArticleLori Loughlin, husband to fight new charges in college admissions scandal
The 'Full House' actress and her fashion designer husband plan to plead not guilty to conspiracy to commit federal program bribery.
View ArticleMaine Maritime Academy close to getting $300 million for new training ship
The money is included in a federal funding bill authored by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.
View ArticleBiddeford bus driver charged with OUI has mostly clean driving record
Richard E. Tanguay, 68, has no recent record of driving infractions, but was involved in a minor collision while driving a district school bus in 2011.
View ArticleSouth Portland approves spending $71.6 million on new middle school, traffic...
The city will borrow $69.3 million to build a new, energy-efficient middle school, with all but $10 million to be covered by the state.
View ArticleMaine public schools, groups weigh in on lawsuit over religious school tuition
The case is pending in a federal appeals court in Boston.
View ArticleCape Elizabeth to appeal ruling on suspension of student who posted notes...
Aela Mansmann and her mother are challenging her suspension for posting a sticky note in a school bathroom that said, ‘There's a rapist in the school and you know who it is.’
View ArticleCoolant leak forces temporary closure of Scarborough elementary school
A malfunction in the solar heating system kept the Wentworth School empty Wednesday through Friday, the principal says.
View Article‘Band of rookies’: Biddeford High resurrects marching band program
After a 10-year hiatus, Tiger Pride makes a triumphant return to the community.
View ArticleLessons to learn from a school resource officer
Law enforcement plays a growing role in Maine schools, prompting questions of accountability and the impact on kids.
View ArticleMaine’s universities to waive tuition for students called up to military
The new policy covers academic accommodations, tuition and housing rebates, and re-admission for students who are called up to active duty.
View ArticleUSM receives $500,000 to establish endowed scholarship for veterans
The gift from Joe and Sheri Boulos of Falmouth will provide financial and academic resources for veterans in coordination with the USM Office of Veterans Services.
View ArticleMaine online charter school gets 5-year renewal, with conditions
The Maine Charter School Commission votes 6-1 Tuesday to renew the charter for Maine Virtual Academy, despite performance concerns raised in a report in January.
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