Anthony Pranses resigns, effective immediately, but feels he let down his supporters and intends to join those who would remove Superintendent Mike Tracy from office.
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Carrabec High School teacher resigns but takes aim at superintendent
Anthony Pranses resigns, effective immediately, but feels he let down his supporters and intends to join those who would remove Superintendent Mike Tracy from office.
Readfield students do not take ‘no’ for an answer
Maranacook Community Middle School’s Green Team is keeping recycling going after the school made cuts.
Opposition to name change prompts USM to put proposal on hold
A bill to change the name to the University of Maine at Portland will be withdrawn as USM President Glenn Cummings says there’s time for more research and discussion.
Skowhegan-based SAD 54 school board debates start of mascot decision process
Board members differed on when the process should start with some advocating to start now and others wanting to delay the process until spring or even summer, a difference that continues from earlier meetings.
Richmond officials mull election date on school withdrawal proposal
Selectmen are seeking more information on when a vote to determine whether withdrawal from Regional School Unit 2 should be held, while one town resident is taking issue with the petition submitted to launch the process.
Scarborough teachers rally over stalled contract talks
They have been working without a contract since Aug. 31 and their union will soon enter fact-finding negotiations with the school board.
U.S. Secret Service investigates data hack at Bonny Eagle schools
A piece of ransomeware was installed on a district server last weekend, possibly exposing sensitive employee information.
Shouting, gavel banging mark tense exchange over teacher investigation at Carrabec High School
One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.
Frye Island, with no students, asks court to let it leave school district
The dispute over the island’s education tax assessment has gone on for years, with $1.5 million at stake.