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Schools and Education

Published
August 1, 2017

Two children at Portland day camp diagnosed with MRSA skin infections

The bacteria – methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – resists antibiotics, and one of the children was hospitalized, city officials say.
Published
July 31, 2017

UC-Irvine revokes 499 students’ provisional acceptance, blames over-enrollment

The unexpected reversals force hundreds of students to appeal the decisions or look for other options for the upcoming school year.
Published
July 30, 2017

Oakland school district creating 5-year plan to fix fire code violations

A recent inspection lists 104 offenses at schools in RSU 18.
Published
July 28, 2017

School, health officials vow to save student health centers after cuts

Some districts may keep the centers open by tapping into additional education funding received under the July 3 state budget agreement.
Published
July 25, 2017

Scarborough residents again reject school budget

The $47.2 million spending package is defeated by a vote of 1,930 to 1,847.

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Published
July 24, 2017

Scarborough residents voting again today on school budget

The proposed spending plan has been reduced by $236,000 since the initial proposal was rejected in June.
Published
July 23, 2017

Four New England colleges coordinate training for green careers

A consortium wants to tap regional expertise in the areas of environmentally responsible building design.
Published
July 21, 2017

Belgrade residents consider withdrawing from RSU 18

Selectmen accepted a petition to begin the process of withdrawing, and the issue will go to voters in November.
Published
July 21, 2017

Falmouth High principal chosen to head Deering High

Gregg Palmer's nomination will go before the Portland school board for a vote of approval.
Published
July 20, 2017

Measure calling for Maine to pay down student debt stalls in Legislature

The bill, aimed at adding younger people to Maine's workforce by paying down school loans, is backed by Gov. LePage but needs more legislative support and is set aside.