Student expelled for bringing stolen gun to Bangor High School
The student is charged with theft of a firearm, burglary and possession of a firearm on school property.
View ArticlePortland police chief walks out of meeting as school board asks for more time...
Board members voted unanimously to ask the police department to put a hold on having school resource officers use body cameras.
View ArticlePortland police will honor school board’s request to put body camera use on hold
The decision comes a day after the board voted to ask that camera use by school resource officers be delayed until rules are finalized.
View ArticleIs college worth it? A study says Maine Maritime is near the top.
'Return on investment is huge,' said the president of Maine Maritime Academy which outscored Harvard.
View ArticleUMaine System trustees approve new name for University of Southern Maine
The proposal to rename the campus the University of Maine at Portland now advances to the Legislature for final approval.
View ArticleUMaine enrollment holds steady despite drop in out-of-state students
A competitive response to Maine's 'flagship match' program and a housing crunch at the University of Southern Maine have contributed to fewer out-of-state enrollees, officials said.
View ArticleCarrabec High School students protest teacher’s suspension
Students on Friday rallied in support of a teacher who has been put on administrative leave during an investigation being conducted by Superintendent Mike Tracy.
View ArticleUSM picks the developer for its biggest building project ever
The university hopes to complete a new student and career center, and the first student housing on its Portland campus, by the fall of 2022.
View ArticleCarrabec High School teacher speaks out against suspension, threatens lawsuits
Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.
View ArticleWestbrook teenager charged with making threat that closed 2 Portland high...
The 17-year-old boy terrorized students with posts on Snapchat that included images of a gun, police say.
View ArticleSMCC, Portland Adult Ed partner to enhance training for new Mainers
Building the Pipeline aims to improve screening and evaluation for immigrants, the schools say.
View ArticleSome Richmond residents want out of area school district
A petition, bearing the signatures of more than 164 Richmond residents, is asking the Board of Selectmen to initiate the process to withdraw from Regional School Unit 2.
View ArticleLawmakers from Windham come out against name change for USM
Three legislators argue that renaming it the University of Maine at Portland – which would cost more than $1 million – ‘undermines the regional nature of the school.’ The change is subject to...
View ArticleColby’s Dare Northward Campaign hits $500 million mark
Contributions have come from more than 20,000 donors and have already had a tremendous impact on students, faculty, staff and community members, according to the college.
View ArticleMassabesic students sent home after Bunsen burner incident
The high school in Waterboro was evacuated Friday morning when a burner needed to be extinguished.
View ArticleNew name for USM doesn’t make the grade with some students
Calling it the University of Maine at Portland is misleading, say most of roughly 20 students interviewed, and the $1.2 million needed to make the change could be spent in better ways.
View ArticleUSM shows its plan to house hundreds in first dorm on Portland campus
The proposal includes a mix of single rooms and studio and 2-bedroom apartments for upperclassmen, graduate and law students.
View ArticleMassachusetts Gov. Baker signs bill with $1.5 billion in new school spending
Supporters of the measure say it will help ensure schools have the resources needed to provide high quality education for students across Massachusetts, regardless of zip code or income level.
View ArticleReview will help state decide whether to shift child special education services
A bill introduced this year makes local school districts responsible for providing for 3- to 5-year-olds.
View ArticlePortland school board inaugurates new members
The Portland Board of Public Education voted Monday night to re-appoint Roberto Rodriguez as chairman and welcomed new board member Adam Burk.
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