While no Maine educators appear to have been fired over the issue, some districts have investigated or placed teachers on leave.
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Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.
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Cornish man accused of threatening UNE, having bomb-making materials
The 24-year-old man is charged with terrorizing, criminal use of explosives and attempting to cause a catastrophe.
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Jay OKs additional money for tennis courts project
A request to use $13,000 from the recreation fund will help close the funding gap for Spruce Mountain’s HollandStrong tennis courts.
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Dirigo student named 2025 Dixfield Distinguished Citizen of the Year
Kiley LaFollette was vital in starting the McGouldrick Park revitalization project.
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Rumford-based school district still looking to fill positions
‘So we’re working on it, as well as setting up interviews for our two administrative positions that we have to fill,’ said Superintendent Deb Alden said.
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Rumford-based school district plans move to new Mexico school
Mountain Valley Community School will bring all River Valley elementary and middle students in Regional School Unit 10 together in one building.
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Scarborough assistant principal remembered as dedicated coach, friend after fatal car crash
Jacob Brown, 34, a former hockey standout for Lewiston, died Saturday night in a wreck that police said occurred after he drove off from a traffic stop.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue district superintendent warns of staff shortages
Superintendent Christian Elkington updated Regional School Unit 9 directors Sept. 9 on staffing, AI use, and youth cannabis risks.
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After 2 years some of Maine’s electric school buses remain parked
District officials say they do not know what to do with the inoperable buses that were provided through the federal Clean School Bus program.