A new report on the well-being of LGBTQ+ people ages 13 to 24 shows high rates of suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety, and a negative effect from politics.
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50 pack Gardiner meeting to discuss school health clinic, members’ behavior
While the clinic was not on Thursday’s meeting agenda, community members showed up to support the proposal, for which a memorandum of understanding remains under development.
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Oakland-area superintendent says his salary won’t hit taxpayers
Gartley attended Oakland’s budget and advisory meeting Tuesday night to present next year’s estimated school budget and answer questions from the town.
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Increased stipends for child care workers saved by Maine lawmakers, at least for now
The Health and Human Services committee voted Wednesday to take Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed cuts to a child care supplement program out of the state’s 2-year budget.
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Youth Art Month kicks off in Waterville with Friday openings
The Ticonic Gallery and Greene Block + Studios will show off artwork from more than 450 local students.
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Student brings unloaded pellet gun on Skowhegan-area bus
Students were never in danger, Superintendent Jon Moody told parents.
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Maine child care workers to strike Tuesday over proposed cuts to state stipend
At least 200 child care workers were planning to leave work and head to Augusta to protest proposed cuts to a program they say has been critical to stabilizing the industry.
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Intellectually disabled students call on Legislature to create more inclusive college opportunities
A bill proposed by Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, would create 5 higher education programs for students with developmental disabilities.
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Foley to stay on as school superintendent in Winthrop
Becky Foley, who has served since last September as the interim superintendent of the town’s public schools, has agreed to remain superintendent of schools for another three years.
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Educators propose new school for teens struggling with addiction in Aroostook County
Spurred by a teacher who has seen the issues wrought by substance use among local teens, the proposal hinges on getting funding from the state’s pool of opioid settlement money.