Maine school districts confront COVID-19 funding cliff

Across-the-board expenses are rising just as federal pandemic relief is running out. Educators see a 'perfect storm of financial pressures' that will challenge schools for the next two years.

Livermore school director concerned about state commissioner’s comments on learning

Jobs for Maine Graduates seeks financial support from Dixfield-based school district

Regional School Unit 56 Superintendent Pam Doyen said the district would eventually contribute $27,000 a year if voters approve.

Oak Hill High School business students win state title for 25th consecutive year

The school's contingent of 35 students earned enough points in the business-focused competition to cement a quarter century of wins earlier this month.

RSU 9 updates school policy on bomb threats

Regional School Unit 9 updated several policies regarding procedures for an active bomb threat.

University of Maine at Augusta announces four semifinalists for top administrative role

The candidates for president of the University of Maine at Augusta will visit the Augusta campus next week.

Body found near Denver high school shooting suspect’s car

Over 1,300 U.S. school shootings between 2000 and June 2022 killed 377 people and wounded 1,025.

Bill would require Maine schools to allow students 30 minutes to eat lunch

Advocates say 20-minute lunches do not give students enough time, resulting in food waste.

As Albion negotiates possible departure from MSAD 49, officials eye plan to keep elementary school open

The move to leave the school district stems from the planned closure of Albion Elementary School once a nearly $46 million consolidated school is built in nearby Benton.

After winning selectmen’s approval, Richmond School Department’s $194,215 request goes to voters

The town's new school district is seeking funds to hire key administrators and buy financial software before the school budget takes effect in July.