AUGUSTA — If approved by voters, the new Edward Little High School, at an estimated cost of $125.8 million,would be the most expensive school built in Maine — but a state official said the cost is in line with other school construction projects. Scott Brown, director of school construction projects for the Maine Department of […]
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Artist encourages students: ‘Get engaged in some way’
Auburn Middle School students, inspired by Maine artist Robert Shetterly’s portraits, invited him to speak about his work.
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After ‘unmanageable’ son is sent to Harpswell school seclusion room, mother pushes back on social media
HARPSWELL — A Topsham mother says she’s upset and worried about children’s safety after her sons were sent to an isolated “quiet room” in Harpswell Community School when they became “unmanageable.” Kendele Ouellette said her oldest son has been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and suffers from anxiety. During the last school year his medication had to […]
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Schools expecting more state money, but property taxpayers won’t see much relief
For years, districts pointed to the impact on property taxes; now they say other priorities will absorb higher subsidies.
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Greenlight Maine launches new show for collegiate entrepreneurs
Collegiate Challenge will feature college student entrepreneurs competing for a grand prize of $25,000.
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Three bills aim to increase Maine teachers’ starting pay from current $30,000
The base salary would be increased to at least $40,000 under any of the proposals, which would require the state to make up the difference if districts didn’t pay the minimum.
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Larry Lockman’s push to regulate classroom speech fails
A bill that sought to ban teachers from discussing political or ideological advocacy with students has been unanimously rejected by a state legislative committee
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Rehearsing for ‘Hot Country Nights’
Fundraiser for Lewiston High School Vocal Department.
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To fight cancer, Maine may allow students to use sunscreen in school
Bill would drop requirement that students bring a permission slip before possessing or using sunscreen.