Joseph Mattos was selected as the new superintendent by the School Committee.
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Mexican mask makers show their skills at Cony High School
Modesto and Manuel Horta spent the day showing students how they carve traditional wooden masks for fiestas and holiday celebrations in Mexico and around the world.
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Music teacher from Dover-Foxcroft named Maine teacher of the year
Kaitlin Young, from SeDoMoCha Elementary School, has been teaching since 2010.
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Winthrop school board chairwoman accuses town officials of harassing superintendent
Virginia Geyer told councilors that Superintendent Gary Rosenthal is employed by the school board and asked them to send all requests, including budget questions, to her.
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Winslow committee explores future of junior high with developer
In a preliminary proposal, a Boston developer said the building could be turned into apartments for the elderly.
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Winslow residents question cost, arts center during meeting on bond
Voters will decide on the proposed $10.33 million bond for school renovations in November.
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ACLU cites ‘barrage of bullying’ for Maine minority students
The report describes hateful speech and harassment as common occurrences in the state’s schools.
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ProPublica reporter honored with Colby College’s Lovejoy Award
Alec MacGillis, known for his work on politics and government, said it was important to focus on the ‘places left behind.’
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New group aims to boost post-secondary education in Maine
MaineSpark’s goal is that 60 percent of adult Mainers will achieve some form of training beyond high school by 2025.
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U.S. schools prepare for influx of Puerto Ricans fleeing storm
Children already here are among the first of many Puerto Ricans expected on the U.S. mainland.