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Schools and Education

Published
January 14, 2019

Portland high schools ’empty,’ consultant says

A study by an outside group intended to help identify cost-cutting opportunities finds that Portland and Deering high schools have far fewer students than they were designed for.
Published
January 14, 2019

Statewide pre-kindergarten programs in public schools gaining momentum

But the cost is high and the space to house all those 4-year-olds is limited, issues likely to be discussed as legislators consider more than 200 education-related bills.
Published
January 14, 2019

Registration is slow under South Portland’s new short-term rental rules

Only one property was registered, inspected and licensed in the first two weeks – a single-family waterfront home near Willard Beach offering hosted stays overlooking Casco Bay.
Published
January 13, 2019

Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests

The regional body's report, which may include names that have never been made public, shows the church's transparency push after years of turmoil.
Published
January 12, 2019

Waterville’s Thomas College pioneering varsity-level eSports program

The private college is the first in Maine to offer a competitive video gaming program for its students.

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Published
January 9, 2019

Portland school board approves $12 million renovation of Lyseth Elementary

The project, which would include a new gym and library as well as utility and security upgrades, is set to begin this spring.
Published
January 9, 2019

Whooping cough confirmed at Edward Little High School

School officials advise parents to contact their doctor if their child develops a severe cough, has a weakened immune system or lives with someone at high risk.
Published
January 9, 2019

South Portland to change controversial proficiency-based grading at high school

The change will take effect in the 2019-2020 school year, a decision that followed increasing complaints about the accuracy, fairness and complexity of the system adopted four years ago.
Published
January 8, 2019

Disruptions at IRS put some college students’ financial aid in jeopardy

The poorest borrowers seem to be hit the hardest, and aid officials suspect that delays are linked to the government shutdown.
Published
January 8, 2019

RSU 73 staff votes ‘no confidence’ in Superintendent Todd LeRoy

Staff members cite LeRoy's ‘constantly changing’ stories about building restructuring and administrative changes including the dismissal of Spruce Mountain High School Principal TJ Plourde.