The high school in Waterboro was evacuated Friday morning when a burner needed to be extinguished.
Schools & Education
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Auburn School Committee OKs two ed techs for special education
The School Department has up to 700 students who need services.
Westbrook teenager charged with making threat that closed 2 Portland high schools
The 17-year-old boy terrorized students with posts on Snapchat that included images of a gun, police say.
Carrabec High School teacher speaks out against suspension, threatens lawsuits
Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.
USM picks the developer for its biggest building project ever
The university hopes to complete a new student and career center, and the first student housing on its Portland campus, by the fall of 2022.
Lewiston’s superintendent offers update on strategic plan
Todd Finn told the School Committee that much work is needed to improve the curriculum, including setting up a new office.
Carrabec High School students protest teacher’s suspension
Students on Friday rallied in support of a teacher who has been put on administrative leave during an investigation being conducted by Superintendent Mike Tracy.
UMaine enrollment holds steady despite drop in out-of-state students
A competitive response to Maine’s ‘flagship match’ program and a housing crunch at the University of Southern Maine have contributed to fewer out-of-state enrollees, officials said.
UMaine System trustees approve new name for University of Southern Maine
The proposal to rename the campus the University of Maine at Portland now advances to the Legislature for final approval.
Animal Tales: A school of fish for classroom of kids
At the Libby-Tozier School in Litchfield, Cheryl Woodard’s prekindergartners learn from the class pets.