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Petition withdrawn: Smithfield stays in Skowhegan-based school district

by Jake Freudberg February 25, 2026February 27, 2026

The school district’s superintendent presented figures showing that a switch to Oakland-based RSU 18 would likely cost the town more.

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Essayist opens UMF Visiting Writers Series

by Rebecca Richard February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Essayist and journalist Onnesha Roychoudhuri will open UMF’s spring Visiting Writers Series with a public reading Feb. 26.

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Bill to force schools to share employee conduct records gets support, questions

by Emily Duggan February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The bill from Lewiston Sen. Margaret Rotundo mandates greater disclosure of school employee conduct when applying for new jobs.

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Bill would extend Maine’s free school lunch to all children in public pre-K

by Riley Board February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.

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It’s been 25 years since Maine passed a Wabanaki studies law. It’s only partly working.

by Reuben M. Schafir February 22, 2026February 21, 2026

Three generations of Penobscot advocates are fighting to ensure students in Maine are taught about Indigenous tribes.

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Report outlines recommendations to address Maine’s school construction crisis

by Riley Board February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Proposals include a sliding-scale model for major construction projects, looking at consolidation options and diversifying revenue streams.

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Maine lawmakers debate making free community college permanent, this time at a lower cost

by Riley Board February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Changes proposed by Gov. Janet Mills would reduce the cost of the program that has been in place since 2022 by changing some eligibility requirements.