Supporters of keeping the Skowhegan ‘Indians’ nickname for sports teams gathered Sunday morning to collect signatures on petitions to revisit a recent school board vote to drop the name.
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Schools expecting more state money, but property taxpayers won’t see much relief
For years, districts pointed to the impact on property taxes; now they say other priorities will absorb higher subsidies.
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Old Scarborough schoolhouse targeted for restoration, renewed community importance
Built before 1854, the Beech Ridge School once was a neighborhood center for families who lived in the more rural, western section of Scarborough.
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After vote to retire Skowhegan ‘Indians’ nickname, more details and debate expected in coming weeks
Officials said a cross-section of the community should be involved in deciding the details and timing for changing the school district’s longtime mascot and nickname.
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Biddeford School Committee member pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault
Three other charges, including two felonies, against Dennis Anglea are dismissed, and he plans to rejoin the board after taking a leave of absence.
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Skowhegan-based school board votes 14-9 to retire ‘Indians’ sports nickname
Board met with their attorney, then discussed future of the name and what it means to Native Americans who say the name is racist.
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Portland school board votes to double pre-kindergarten program over 5 years
The expanded program is expected to cost $3 million and offer full-day classes to about 260 children, which is about half of the 4-year-olds in the city.
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South Portland 8th-grader charged with threatening school and students
While there is no indication that Mahoney Middle School or its students were ever in imminent danger, the threats prompted a few students to stay home from school, police said.
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Bingham, Moscow residents vote to close only middle school in SAD 13
Officials in Bingham-based School Administrative District 13 put the proposal to close Quimby Middle School before voters as a way of addressing declining enrollment and to save money.
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Mahoney Middle School student investigated over alleged threats
The South Portland superintendent assures parents and teachers that ‘any students who are possibly involved’ won’t return to school until it’s deemed safe.