School board Chair Emily Figdor said she supports pursuing state funding for a high school that includes career, technical and adult education, and hopes the state will approve a waiver so the district can start a community conversation.
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 inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland floats plan to combine its high schools
The district is asking the state if it can be considered for funding of a ‘model 21st-century community secondary and postsecondary school’ that may include Portland and Deering high schools, adult, and career and technical education.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hunker down or plunge in? Omicron surge prompts a range of responses
Some people have never let down their guard during the pandemic. Some did for a bit, but no longer. Others are resigned about their risks and think everyone will end up getting COVID.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Assignment for schools: Increase teacher diversity
New funding in Portland is expected to help educators of color already in the school system move up as well as recruit diverse newcomers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mask mandate leads to broader backlash against Portland city councilor
Andrew Zarro said stickers sold in his shop last month were satirical but are being used against him because he pushed for a mask mandate in the city.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland councilor says he is being targeted for vote on city’s new mask mandate
Councilor Andrew Zarro, who sponsored the ordinance, said he has received threats and attacks on his character since the City Council’s vote to approve it Monday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Portland to hand out masks to help local businesses comply with city’s new mask mandate
The surgical masks will be available at City Hall starting Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
How Portland’s new indoor mask mandate will work
The mask requirement for public places takes effect Wednesday, along with an exception for businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all who enter.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland City Council repeals COVID emergency order and approves indoor mask mandate
Hazard pay will end in 10 days, when the emergency order expires, while the mask mandate will take effect at midnight Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Hazard pay minimum wage of $19.50 takes effect in Portland, but may not last
The temporary rise in the minimum wage could be short-lived if the City Council takes action Monday to repeal the current state of emergency.