Assistant Superintendent Johanna Price answers your back to school questions.
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Brunswick schools share important updates, new cellphone policy
Brunswick school district students return to classrooms on Sept. 2 and 3.
Why don’t Portlanders use their front porches more? | Column
Once a year, bands take over homes in Deering Center for Porchfest, but on a typical night in the neighborhood, you won’t find many people out in front of their houses.
Gorham is accepting Boston Post Cane nominations
Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors will accept nominations through Sept. 30.
Owners of Maine mobile home parks raising rents, blame law designed to protect residents
While the owners say a law that takes effect Sept. 24 will severely limit future rent increases, state officials say the law is being misinterpreted.
Topsham-area superintendent shares back-to-school updates, new cellphone policy
The Mt. Ararat Middle and High schools will implement a cellphone–free policy this year.
Woman dies after crashing in underground garage in Old Orchard Beach
Police believe the 63-year-old driver lived at the scene of the crash, Sunspray Condominiums.
The trendy styles that will be seen around Maine schools
From small plushies to socks and sandals, here are some of the common items you’ll see students showing off this school year.
Hebron man dies in Minot crash
Jonathan Spoffard, 48, was declared dead at the scene on Center Minot Hill Road on Tuesday morning.
With nowhere to run, Maine wildlife face heat-related risks
Extreme heat exacerbates the issues wildlife are already facing: drought, habitat loss and the spread of disease.