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Schools and Education

Published
June 20, 2017

LearningWorks awarded grants for after-school programs in Portland and Biddeford

The grants total more than $499,000 a year for three years, the nonprofit announced Tuesday.
Published
June 20, 2017

New cuts proposed before second Scarborough budget vote in July

Municipal and school administrators have recommended $307,000 in budget cuts that would reduce the property tax rate increase to 3 percent.
Published
June 19, 2017

Harvard sparks debate by rescinding admissions over social media

While some see restriction of free speech, the decision addresses the issue of young applicants crossing lines in their social media posts.
Published
June 19, 2017

Social media can affect college admissions

Here are some experts' tips on what to post – and not post – if you're trying to get into college.
Published
June 19, 2017

Some Maine school districts taking on truancy with tenacity

Education officials use a variety of tactics to address the stubborn problem, knowing attendance is critical to a student's future.

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Published
June 18, 2017

Skowhegan students create garden to aid survival of monarch butterflies

The third-grade class takes action after learning that many butterflies are in danger because of habitat loss.
Published
June 17, 2017

Organic group hosts annual Farm and Homestead Day in Unity

More than 60 Maine Organic Farmer and Gardener's Association volunteers lead workshops on gardening, sustainability and simple living.
Published
June 17, 2017

Feature obituary: David LaGraffe, 72, beloved teacher who dedicated his life to the arts

He was founder and artistic director of Portland Playback Theatre Company and owner of Lights Up Improv.
Published
June 16, 2017

Study: Early Head Start fails to serve thousands of Maine children

Gov. LePage's proposed $1.8 million funding cut is predicted to 'absolutely devastate the program.'
Published
June 16, 2017

Bates College addresses racial issue with plans for reform

The initiative follows an incident in which a black student was restrained by campus security.