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Schools and Education

Published
October 4, 2016

Chickenpox cases prompt exclusion of 5 unvaccinated students from Yarmouth school

Two children at Rowe School have come down with the highly contagious disease, which can be prevented with a vaccine.
Published
October 4, 2016

Gov. LePage to push for consolidation of public school administrations

He plans to push that idea in his budget to shift the spending to classrooms, but others disagree that districts are top-heavy.
Published
October 4, 2016

USM president discusses fundraising, Portland campus expansion

President Glenn Cummings spoke at the Portland Chamber of Commerce's Eggs and Issues meeting Tuesday.
Published
October 2, 2016

Maine will have 2nd highest top tax rate in U.S. if Question 2 passes

If voters approve Question 2, households with incomes of more than $200,000 would pay the second-highest tax rate in the nation, which would raise $159 million for schools.
Published
September 28, 2016

Maine Community College System to request 13 percent increase in state funding

Most of the money would pay for expanding programs to train the types of workers needed by Maine's businesses.

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Published
September 28, 2016

Support for tax to fund education splits along party lines in survey

But those in favor of requiring wealthy earners to pay more hold a distinct advantage – 60 percent.
Published
September 27, 2016

South Portland plans forum on middle school project

The Maine State Board of Education decided in August that the aging Mahoney Middle School is eligible for state funding.
Published
September 27, 2016

University in Augusta aims high by offering a drone course

The Unniversity of Maine campus will conduct a seven-week program that offers a path to gaining a federal remote pilot's license.
Published
September 20, 2016

Loss of two dances doesn’t sit well with some South Portland students

One says many students are being punished for the behavior of a few, while others note that dances are key fundraisers for the prom.
Published
September 19, 2016

Portland gives nod to new use for old school in Riverton

The City Council gives initial approval to a plan to renovate the former Thomas B. Reed School so it can be used as a preschool for children with special needs.