Superintendent Xavier Botana presents the results of a district survey to the school board as it begins to discuss the policy of allowing students to choose whether they want to attend Deering or Portland High.
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.
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Kennebunkport doctor’s license placed on probation
Dr. Calvin Fuhrmann is accused of overprescribing drugs to a man struggling with addiction.
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Kennebunk-area school board mishandled superintendent’s hiring, chairwoman says
Mary Beth Luce says confusion about internet searches led the board to overlook information it should have discussed with Maryann Perry before hiring her as interim superintendent.
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Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances
The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
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Welcome to the dog days of Portland’s mayoral race
As the contest begins to heat up, 3 of the 4 candidates resort to posting pictures of adorable dogs out on the campaign trail.
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Kennebunk-area school district defends hiring of interim superintendent
The school district acknowledges concerns have been raised about the appointment of Maryann Perry, but says the hiring process was thorough.
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Kennebunk-area school board decides not to investigate hiring of interim superintendent
The board votes 9-3 against a probe into the hiring of MaryAnn Perry, who reportedly came under fire for her handling of special education funds in Marblehead, Mass.
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Student accused of sexual misconduct sues UMaine System, claims gender bias
He says he was denied due process when he was suspended without a hearing.
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Charter school in Unity will take final spot allowed under state law
The Ecology Learning Center, which would serve high schools students on the campus of Unity College, received unanimous approval from the Maine Charter School Commission.
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Here’s how some Maine colleges scored in the 2020 U.S. News rankings
Colby, Bates and Bowdoin are in the top 25 for liberal arts schools while the University of Maine ranks 100th among public universities.