Regional School Unit 9 directors also approved a proposal by the club to give naming rights to certain facilities at Caldwell Field at Mt. Blue High School.
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Racist letter sent to South Portland DEI director came from known white supremacist
Ryan Murdough, who lives in New Hampshire and is the founder of the New England White Network, sent an email to Mohammed Albehadli last month that prompted him to fear for his safety and resign his post.
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Ground-breaking ceremony for new school in Mexico likely Feb. 21
“We’re looking at the week of February vacation (Feb. 19-23) only because we’re really worried about the parking up there, so we really need to not have school in session,” Superintendent Deb Alden said.
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South Portland schools DEI director says hateful message forced him to leave job he loved
Mohammed Albehadli says he has gotten other racist messages before, but an email sent from another state in December made him concerned for his and his family’s safety.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston public schools to hire more staff for English language learners
Funding will come from an increase in the school department’s state allocation.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Teenage student charged with posting threat to a Portland high school
Portland Arts and Technology High School and Casco Bay High School went into lockdown Monday following the receipt of an online threat.
Posted inBethel, News, Schools & Education
New initiative aims to help students continue education after high school
The mentoring program helps students build skills, along with other supports, that will aid them in seeking postsecondary education.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Staff report positive outcomes to Lewiston schools cellphone policy enacted last school year
Staff are noticing fewer students violating the policy this year compared to when it was first implemented last school year.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield middle school locks bathroom doors for single use during after-school hours
In April 2023, the board voted to rescind its March 21 vote to build private bathroom stalls at the high school, citing a lack of support and negative responses from the community.
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University of New England lands $10.8 million grant to study cell signaling
The research could lead to improved treatments for dementia, heart disease, osteoporosis and other diseases.