Dirigo Middle School Principal Jason Long said it’s important to develop a structure for discussions on these topics.
Schools & Education
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Kennebunk-area school district settles student’s sexual assault lawsuit
The district paid $50,000 to settle a case brought by a former student who accused a former Kennebunk High School teacher of sexual assault.
Lewiston schools chief Jake Langlais recovering from knee surgery
Jake Langlais said he partially tore his ACL and will be at the June 30 school committee meeting.
Farmington school board discusses planning for summer and fall
Regional School Unit 9 directors held a first reading on a policy for evaluating a superintendent in the wake of former Superintendent Tina Meserve’s resignation following a no-confidence vote by staff in 2020.
USM gets $5 million boost to build new arts center in Portland
The donation from the Crewe Foundation would support the construction of a building with a recital hall and an art gallery.
New directors introduced at SAD 17 board meeting
Monday marked the last meeting for outgoing Superintendent Rick Colpitts.
Maine Maritime president to retire after next academic year
William Brennan’s announcement initiates the formal transition process.
Buckfield High graduate wins National History Day contest for Maine
Buckfield Junior-Senior High School graduate of the Class of 2021 Shyloe Morgan won the National History Day contest for the state of Maine earlier this month.
Construction on dorm, student center brings transformation to USM Portland campus
The $100 million project is among many changes, including the planned move of the law school, a new traffic roundabout and demolition of a university-owned house on Bedford Street.
Lewiston council appoints Janet Beaudoin to School Committee
Beaudoin will step in for Ward 2 School Committee member Elgin Physic, who resigned when he became the Lewiston boys basketball coach.