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Canadian company that supplied electric buses to Maine schools struggling financially

by Emily Duggan December 3, 2024December 4, 2024

Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools

by Emily Duggan December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

‘Hard to love’ landmark awaits demolition as USM eyes land for faculty housing

by Riley Board December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

The round concrete building that was home to the University of Maine School of Law has been vacant for almost two years, but it’s too expensive to demolish right now.

Androscoggin County, Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Lisbon middle school assistant principal named Maine Assistant Principal of the Year

by Joe Charpentier November 26, 2024January 16, 2025

Michael Toomey has served at the Philip W. Sugg Middle School since 2020.

News, Schools & Education

UNE announces free tuition for some students

by Riley Board November 25, 2024November 26, 2024

Applicants with a high school GPA of at least 3.85 and a family income of less than $100,000 qualify for free tuition starting next fall.

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Yarmouth High reopens with air quality monitoring a day after students faint

by Daniel Kool November 25, 2024November 26, 2024

The school reopened Tuesday after fire department tests found no contaminants in the air. It’s unclear what caused three students, one of whom tested positive for carbon monoxide exposure at trace amounts, to faint.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Watch: Montello Elementary teachers voice concerns about rampant chaos in the classrooms and ask for help

November 24, 2024November 25, 2024

Several teachers came forward to voice concerns about safety at Lewiston’s Montello Elementary School.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Behavior problems, trauma among students at Montello Elementary in Lewiston push frustrated teachers to breaking point

by Frida Zeinali November 23, 2024November 25, 2024

An influx of high-needs students from downtown Lewiston has isolated Montello Elementary over the years. Staff say it has created an unsafe environment for teachers and students alike.