Police stress the relationship building and safety aspects of their role in schools, while others question whether money could be better spent on other ways of helping students, such as counseling.
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Colby College receives $16 million gift for financial aid, the arts, health and wellness
The gift from college trustee Marieke Rothschild and her husband, Jeff Rothschild, will support three of the college’s highest priorities — financial aid, the arts and health and wellness.
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Sen. Collins involved in successful effort to protect federal funding for rural schools
Maine’s Republican senator said that more than 100 Maine schools were in jeopardy of losing as much as $1.2 million they use to cover expenses caused by geographic isolation.
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Portland school board to revisit proposal for police use of body cameras
The draft agreement, to be considered by the school board Tuesday, would allow the police department to have custody of video recordings but restrict their release.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine recalls students from Italy as state ramps up coronavirus response
Gov. Janet Mills convenes a coronavirus response team to coordinate state efforts, as UMaine recalls students and prohibits travel to some countries, and local schools notify parents of steps to minimize exposure.
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Maine Republicans pressured USM to punish ‘rogue’ professor
University officials defend their actions surrounding the 2018 controversy to offer class credit for protesting Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, while critics say the response went too far in pandering to Republican lawmakers.
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Amy Calder: Ideas around the office for new Skowhegan mascot
As Monday’s deadline looms for submitting suggested names for Skowhegan’s new mascot, columnist Amy Calder weighs in with her own recommendation.
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Last chance to submit suggestions for Skowhegan area school district mascot
Suggestions will be accepted electronically and on written forms available in district schools, town offices and libraries until Monday evening, Feb. 24.
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Two Maine teachers among 11 chosen in nation to study in Arctic
The social studies teachers are among 11 educators nationwide to win spots in the research program.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Students gain real-life work experiences as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates programs grow
Students at Skowhegan Area High School share their successes from the school’s JMG program.