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Schools and Education

Published
November 1, 2018

Maine community colleges see Question 5 as $15 million investment

Kennebec Valley Community College would receive nearly $2.2 million if the referendum is approved by voters Nov. 6.
Published
November 1, 2018

USM launches institute to enhance economic ties among Arctic countries

The Maine North Atlantic Institute will act as a hub for the various groups with economic and cultural interests in Scandinavia.
Published
November 1, 2018

Maine electrical lineworkers go to school

Kennebec Valley Community College technology facility has been renovated and expanded with help from Central Maine Power utility's parent company.
Published
October 31, 2018

Portland, 6 other communities to vote on whether to join regional school service centers

Districts get extra state funds if they're allowed to consolidate transportation, special needs and other services at the centers.
Published
October 30, 2018

Arts education in Maine gets boost from $2.5 million federal grant

Side x Side will expand the program it started in Portland elementary schools to include schools in Lewiston.

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Published
October 30, 2018

Civil liberties groups ask to join legal fight and oppose public funding for religious schools in Maine

The groups have asked for intervenor status in a federal lawsuit that seeks to overturn a state law prohibiting the use of public funds to pay for religious school tuitions.
Published
October 30, 2018

Scarborough officials offer support after stabbing at high school

A 20-year-old town resident is charged with stabbing a 15-year-old Scarborough High School student during halftime of a soccer game.
Published
October 29, 2018

Student dies after fight ends in gunfire at N.C. school

One male student is accused of shooting another in a crowded high school hallway.
Published
October 29, 2018

Scarborough school board candidates weigh in on superintendent, proficiency-based education

Almost all have concerns about Julie Kukenberger's performance during the past year, and about adoption of a controversial model and grading system.
Published
October 29, 2018

Turbulent past year looms over hotly contested school board races in Scarborough

Most of the candidates say they want to reunite the community and move the district in a more positive direction, but conflicts likely will persist over the superintendent and her policy agenda.