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Maine schools promote programs that help students manage emotions

When students enter the reset room at Moscow Elementary School, their hearts might be pounding in anger. Their fists might be clenched in frustration. They might be worked up because of all the noise their classmates are making. Sometimes, they just need a break. In the reset room they reflect on what they’re feeling. They […]

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RSU 9 directs that bullying, harassment and hazing be added to student activities code of conduct

FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors has directed members of the board’s policy committee to include rules against bullying, hazing and harassment in a draft version of a policy governing student conduct. The revised code-of-conduct policy for extracurricular and co-curricular activities for middle and high school students was given a first […]

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Five Lewiston High School students charged with assault

LEWISTON — Police charged five Lewiston High School students last week with assaulting a 16-year-old student on school property. The five freshmen were issued summonses for misdemeanor assault Thursday by the school’s resource officer, Lt. David St. Pierre said Monday. Their names have not been released because they are juveniles, St. Pierre said. The assault happened […]

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Scarborough superintendent tries to halt student voter registration drive

The Scarborough school superintendent took steps Thursday to halt a student voter registration drive at Scarborough High School that was meant to drum up support for recall petitions aimed at ousting three school board members. Superintendent Julie Kukenberger announced her effort in an email to the school community after about 30 seniors walked from the […]

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Support students; change policies

Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, have taken a stand to try and stop the senseless killings that have plagued this great nation. It is quite clear that the nation’s leaders in Washington are unable or unwilling to mount a serious attempt to stop the killings. Why do some issues have […]