Augusta school board approves increased budget

Schools and Education

Published
March 20, 2019

Augusta school board approves increased budget

Board members, before Wednesday's vote, added $60,000 to the proposed school budget to hire a technology integrator.
Published
March 18, 2019

Kennebunk school district will hire an investigator to probe racism complaints

Former Kennebunk High School social studies teacher Rosa Slack filed the complaint after a student came into her classroom with a Confederate flag draped over his shoulders.
Published
March 17, 2019

Yarmouth students’ website encourages peers to volunteer

Two Yarmouth High School students hope they can help other teenagers feel empowered to make a difference in their community.
Published
March 17, 2019

Fairfield student musician overcomes health adversity, named tops in the Northeast

Trumpet player Nathanael Batson, who suffers from a rare disorder that's caused him to go blind, has won the National High School Heart of the Arts Award for New England, New York and New Jersey.
Published
March 16, 2019

Maine high school jazz fest red hot and cool

Forty high schools from across the state compete at South Portland High School.
Published
March 15, 2019

Admissions scandal unfolds amid cynicism about moral values

The admissions scandal is the biggest such scam ever prosecuted by the Justice Department.
Published
March 15, 2019

Harpswell superintendent responds to concerns about use of seclusion rooms

Robert Lucy says the school district adheres to its policies and state law, and such rooms are used only if the student's behavior poses a risk to the student or others.
Published
March 15, 2019

South Portland middle school student who made threats will return to classes

The 14-year-old boy, who was charged with misdemeanor terrorizing last week, 'is not a threat' to the school community in South Portland.
Published
March 15, 2019

Scarborough launches search for new high school principal

Leaders of the search committee 'have great confidence' they will find a permanent replacement for David Creech, who resigned last year amid controversy.
Published
March 15, 2019

Mumps case reported at York High School

The Maine Center for Disease Control said other students may have been exposed at the high school and at a basketball game at Massabesic High School.