But the cost is high and the space to house all those 4-year-olds is limited, issues likely to be discussed as legislators consider more than 200 education-related bills.
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Portland high schools ’empty,’ consultant says
A study by an outside group intended to help identify cost-cutting opportunities finds that Portland and Deering high schools have far fewer students than they were designed for.
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Registration is slow under South Portland’s new short-term rental rules
Only one property was registered, inspected and licensed in the first two weeks – a single-family waterfront home near Willard Beach offering hosted stays overlooking Casco Bay.
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Maine Children’s Home seeks funding for early childhood education, care center
The private, nonprofit, child-focused Waterville organization will have to reduce the number of children it serves in The Children’s Place program if funds are not found by summer, officials said.
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Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests
The regional body’s report, which may include names that have never been made public, shows the church’s transparency push after years of turmoil.
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Waterville’s Thomas College pioneering varsity-level eSports program
The private college is the first in Maine to offer a competitive video gaming program for its students.
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Administrative restructuring planned in Fairfield-based SAD 49
A plan approved by the district’s board of directors includes eliminating separate high school and middle school principals and creating one principal’s position for grades 7 through 12.
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Waterville school board to interview candidate for Ward 2 seat
Greg Bazakas, a parent and clinical social worker-therapist, is the only candidate who submitted a letter of interest to the board to fill the position vacated by Susan Reisert, Waterville Schools Superintendent Eric Haley said.
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Portland school board approves $12 million renovation of Lyseth Elementary
The project, which would include a new gym and library as well as utility and security upgrades, is set to begin this spring.
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Maranacook residents approve $5.8M bond for school improvements
All Region School Unit 38 schools will undergo building upgrades.