The school finance committee voted on a zero percent tax increase budget with additional cuts to come from either cost of living increases or athletics and co-curriculars.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
State says hotels can reopen, but industry left with more questions than clarity
Guidance from the state set new rules for bookings starting June 1, but included a false statement that COVID-19 case numbers are declining, when in fact they have risen over the past several weeks.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland, York and Topsham educators recognized as county teachers of the year
The 16 county teachers of the year are now finalists for the annual Maine Teacher of the Year award, to be announced in October.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Despite pandemic’s disruptions, most UMaine System students stayed on course
Extended pass/fail options and outreach from professors kept enrollment and completion rates this spring about the same as they were last spring.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
Portland second-grade teacher and class adjust to ‘new normal’ of learning at home
Teaching the youngest learners remotely is a balance of maintaining normalcy, continuing to provide educational opportunities and not overwhelming families.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
South Portland temporarily halts bus service, citing driver shortage
The city announced that it would cease operations at the end of Friday and resume service May 19.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
UMaine System processing federal relief payments to students
Most of the money will be awarded to eligible students in amounts ranging from $100 to $675 based on the university and number of credit hours they are taking.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education, Sports
Portland schools considering new sports co-ops for some teams
Combining golf, swimming and indoor track teams at Deering and Portland high schools could boost participation.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
University of New England plans to have students back on Maine campuses this fall
A committee is exploring ways to mitigate health risks including through social distancing, increased cleaning and sanitation, and other modifications.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland schools are serving thousands of meals, but some students aren’t coming to get them
The number of students getting free meals now is less than when school is in session, prompting the district to add distribution sites and consider home delivery.