High school graduations are back, and in-person, after a year of difficult lessons

Deering High School's outdoor ceremony at Memorial Field marks a return to some sense of normalcy.

Superintendent backs Deering High principals over Breonna Taylor tweet

Their statement expressing outrage over a grand jury's decision not to indict police for the Louisville woman's death met backlash on social media.

Portland schools respond to allegations of harassment, racism involving faculty and staff

The district outlines complaint procedures and says it will investigate, after a former student gathered responses from students and alumni.

Deering High student dies in lawn-mowing accident on Peaks Island

Blain Alves, 16, got trapped between the mower he was operating and a parked boat.

Deering High students defend their school amid concerns about safety and discipline

While they say rumors about several incidents led to a drop in enrollment, they admit there’s room for improvement.

More students opt for Portland High over Deering, perceiving safety issues

Superintendent Xavier Botana attributes the enrollment shift to 'a number of high-profile incidents.'

Family disputes police finding of no crime in stabbing death of Portland man

Former Deering athlete who died after crash had stab wound in his chest

Deering student sues after poetry contest says the asylum-seeker can’t participate

Father sues Deering High principal over decision not to let his son play baseball