Defrauded college students get only partial relief

Schools and Education

Published
September 7, 2018

Defrauded college students get only partial relief

Figures demonstrate the impact of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ new policy of tiered relief.
Published
September 6, 2018

Lawmakers back bill requiring schools to notify state about personnel investigations

The bill would formalize current policy, but was opposed by the state teachers union, which said it is being rushed through the Legislature without sufficient review.
Published
September 6, 2018

Colby College opens new $25.5 million building in downtown Waterville to the public

Speeches and tours marked Thursday’s ribbon cutting that officially opened a new era of revitalization projects in downtown Waterville.
Published
September 5, 2018

Building tours, speeches to mark opening of Colby’s $25.5 million mixed-use residential complex

The public is invited to the event, which will start at 10 a.m. Thursday at the complex at 150 Main St.
Published
September 5, 2018

South Portland High recognizes grad for academic achievement – 75 years later

Although she had an elite grade point average, Mildred Marie Truland Dexter was passed over for the academic honor.
Published
September 4, 2018

Portland school board to include island schools, non-school facilities in cost-saving review

Redistricting, school closure and program changes could be among the possibilities considered in a major facilities assessment.
Published
September 3, 2018

Henninger takes over as principal at Brunswick High School

Troy Henninger, a former assistant principal at Cape Elizabeth High, comes to Brunswick after four years at Boston Latin Academy.
Published
September 3, 2018

Mini-sailboat’s transatlantic voyage connects Scarborough students with school in England

It arrives in England about three months after its launch, allowing second-graders in Maine to collaborate with a British school in studying world exploration and how communities evolve.
Published
September 3, 2018

500 new students arrive at University of Maine at Farmington

Freshmen and transfer students spent Labor Day doing orientation activities outdoors, including an 11-mile paddle down the Kennebec River.
Published
September 3, 2018

With state school funding drying up, Portland studying possible school closures, redistricting

Outside consultants and a local commission are to provide recommendations by early 2019.