Superintendent Christian Elkington discussed ongoing efforts to address a significant leak in the fire suppression system at Mt. Blue Middle School, which has resulted in air quality concerns and potential costly repairs.
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Hodgkin out Friday as superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools
Jim Hodgkin, who was planning to step down Nov. 1 and expecting to help with the school district’s transition to an interim superintendent, was told last week that his contract would be terminated Aug. 30.
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Thomas College in Waterville chooses new president
Jeannine Diddle Uzzi will serve as president-elect of Thomas until Nov. 1 when President Laurie Lachance officially steps down.
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Finalists announced for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year award
The winner, who will be announced in October, will go on to represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
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Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
The Education Department is seeking to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and to reduce monthly income-based repayments.
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Having a family is expensive. Here’s what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs
The tickets have 1 main commonality: Both candidates and their running mates have, at one point or another, backed an expanded child tax credit.
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University of Maine System sees highest enrollment in 3 years
The 2024-25 school year will have the highest enrollment since 2021.
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Schools are competing with cellphones. Here’s how they think they could win.
Students are struggling to stay engaged in class at a time of poor mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening grades.
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Bowdoinham Community School to partially close building after finding asbestos
Small amounts were found in the original section of the building, which was built in the 1950s. The district said detected levels are ‘extremely low.’
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UMaine System plans to move ahead with sale of Hutchinson Center to church
System officials say that considering the Belfast evangelical group’s religious affiliation could amount to illegal discrimination.