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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.

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Unity 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."

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Broadband 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.

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More 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.

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Portland 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.

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Maine students’ test scores come in slightly above national averages

Economically disadvantaged and minority students' scores come in lower than others,' also mirroring national trends.

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The ‘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.

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Auburn 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...

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Lori 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.

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Maine 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.

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Biddeford 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.

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South 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.

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Maine public schools, groups weigh in on lawsuit over religious school tuition

The case is pending in a federal appeals court in Boston.

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Cape 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.’

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Coolant 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.

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‘Band of rookies’: Biddeford High resurrects marching band program

After a 10-year hiatus, Tiger Pride makes a triumphant return to the community.

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Lessons 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.

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Maine’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.

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USM 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.

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Maine 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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