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Schools and Education

Published
May 31, 2019

New Jersey man pledges donation to Oakland’s Atwood Primary after being wowed by students’ manners

Keith Hartzell has committed himself to donating $1,000 annually for 14 years — when Atwood's current pre-kindergarteners graduate from high school.
Published
May 31, 2019

Biddeford student is state champ in this year’s Google doodle contest

John Gatchalian's artwork was chosen by judges and Google Doodlers as the best doodle in Maine this year in his age group.
Published
May 31, 2019

National Spelling Bee ends in an unprecedented 8-way tie

The co-champions are declared after 5 straight perfect rounds.
Published
May 30, 2019

Saco middle schooler comes up short of finals at national spelling bee

Maine State Spelling Bee champ Sebastian Shields was not among the group of 50 spellers who advanced to Thursday's final round.
Published
May 30, 2019

Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System

Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine's university system July 1.

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Published
May 27, 2019

Windham and Raymond school district chooses new leader

Chris Howell, the assistant superintendent of Regional School Unit 14, has been named the next superintendent.
Published
May 27, 2019

Maine’s only law school enters a period of transition

Dean Danielle Conway is leaving after four years, and a committee is studying the school's direction as part of the public university system in Maine.
Published
May 26, 2019

Maine schools grapple with opening bathroom doors to deter trouble-makers

Students want privacy. Schools want to keep kids from doing things they shouldn't behind closed doors.
Published
May 24, 2019

Maine spelling champ heads for national competition: watch his raucous sendoff

Sebastian Shields is headed to Washington, D.C, to take on top spellers from across the country.
Published
May 24, 2019

Topsham-area district adds $600,000 to proposed budget for teacher salaries

SAD 75 Business Manager Mark Conrad says the additional $600,000 would increase local property taxes for education by an estimated 11%.