A committee that has looked at the challenges facing Maine’s only law school is expected to release a report on its findings at the end of the week.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Kennebunk school district investigation into racist incidents costs $78,078 so far
As the Kennebunk school district awaits the findings of the independent probe, officials say they’re already taking steps to address questions raised by a former teacher’s complaint.
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Anonymous reporting tool gains traction in Maine schools
Those using ‘Say Something’ include Kennebunk-based RSU 21; Waterboro-based RSU 57; and Waterville Public Schools.
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State board approves $68 million concept for South Portland middle school
The proposed school on Wescott Road for grades 5-8 would be the first state-funded construction project in South Portland, the superintendent says.
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Portland enrolls asylum-seeking students in summer school
The district could add 77 students who are part of the recent wave of migrants from Africa as it explores how to handle the influx of English language learners for the coming school year.
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Two groups apply to fill last open spot for charter school in Maine
The Maine Charter School Commission expects to make a decision this fall on applications from the Ecology Learning Center and Sheffwood Academy.
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Maine keeps charter school cap as states weigh impact of expansions
A new law enacted without the governor’s signature keeps in place a limit on the number of charter schools that can open in the state, which was originally set to expire in 2021.
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Jason Judd named new executive director of Educate Maine
Judd, who serves as the nonprofit’s deputy executive director, will replace Ed Cervone, Educate Maine announced Thursday.
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Waterville early learning program opens new classroom with $4 million grant
A grant awarded to Educare Central Maine in March will go toward the classroom as well as to seven other childcare providers in the Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas.
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Fawn found on Oakland’s Webb Road thriving at Vassalboro wildlife care center
Experts caution that while early summer is a busy time for wildlife, in most cases young animals should be left alone or concerns should be reported to a wildlife specialist.