Superintendent Jeremy Ray declines to comment on the charges against Dennis Anglea, a member of the board.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Lewiston proposes major changes in field trip policy in response to drowning
Some school committee members say the proposed changes are too extreme.
Topsham memorial to 9/11 victims gains new visibility
Two pillars erected outside Mt. Ararat High after the 2001 attacks are even closer to a new school under construction.
RSU 19 leaving Native American mascot behind as new school arises
Early tallies from a naming survey sent to the 6,000 residents of the Newport-based school district indicate the desire to keep the name Nokomis, but drop the warriors connection to Native Americans.
Defrauded college students get only partial relief
Figures demonstrate the impact of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ new policy of tiered relief.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.