The reason David Creech tendered his resignation Friday is unclear, but parents are linking it to a community dispute over new school start times.
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University of Maine names four finalists for president
The candidates will each visit Maine beginning next week to meet with faculty and students.
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For Maine high school students, news of shootings now normal but anxiety arises
The mass shooting at a Florida school spawns an uneasy mixture of shock, resignation and, sometimes, suspicion among teenagers.
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Maine schools prepare for the worst, but that’s no guarantee of safety
Officials have taken extensive measures to protect students from intruders in recent years, but each new U.S. shooting raises more fears and concerns.
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The good and bad of social media use among student-athletes
Players, schools are embracing the benefits of communication while working around dangers and pitfalls with new guidelines.
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Cony Middle School student charged with terrorizing after gun threat 2 days ago
Augusta police investigated the reported threat and said the boy ‘was unlikely to act’ on the threat involving a firearm.
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Colby College alumnus donates $1 million gift for community space, series of events
A 3,800-square-foot forum at the northeast corner of the Colby dormitory downtown will be used by the college and the community.
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Brunswick school officials regret screening ‘inappropriate’ Disney film about race
Parental complaints about the film shown in music class included ‘bullying, racial slurs, racial innuendos, smoking in school, religious styling and just outright violence.’
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Vassalboro school board readies for AOS vote, searches for principal
Superintendent Eric Haley presented the board with estimated costs for contracted services and the salary of a superintendent if one is hired.
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Hearing about Randolph school closure brings out residents
More than three dozen residents brought questions and concerns about the possible closure of T.C. Hamlin School.