Thousands of students have been absent as a federal immigration enforcement operation descended on Maine, and the state’s largest district is considering a remote learning plans for different grade levels.
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Despite outcry, UMaine will demolish its oldest building
A campaign to save Crossland Hall focused on its role as a home for the Franco-American Centre, but officials said the building has outlived its useful life.
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Portland schools consider remote learning options amid increased ICE activity
Superintendent Ryan Scallon told parents on Saturday that this would only be an option for some primary and secondary school students.
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Inaugural class begins at new school in Mexico
Mountain Valley Community School middle school students started classes Jan. 20 and were welcomed by the cheering staff.
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Mountain Valley teachers to expand outdoor learning tools with mini grants
Nearly 100 Maine educators are receiving funding for the first time for 146 outdoor learning projects across the state.
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University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
The federal funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, comes after UMaine recently commissioned a study that found adding a medical school was not currently feasible.
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Farmington-based schools face special education budget pressures
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors received updates from the superintendent during its Jan. 13 meeting.
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WinterKids Winter Games growing across Maine
Community Regional Charter School in Cornville is taking part in the 9th annual Winter Games, as outdoor facilities add programs to the WinterKids event calendar in Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Kennebec counties.
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Amy Safford to bring Dead River Valley stories to Carrabassett Library
The event highlights local history, storytelling and community connection tied directly to western Maine’s landscape and past.
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Oxford Hills teens guiding teachers on equity, inclusion
A student-led group from the Paris high school spoke Monday at Bates College about how they help create workshops for teachers and their peers on matters of diversity, acknowledgement and creating a safe learning environment.