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Lakes Region school districts discuss back-to-school plans

by Rory Sweeting August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

Superintendents at three school districts talk about what changes students and families can expect in the 2025-26 school year.

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UMA’s new building to expand workforce opportunities

by Emily Duggan August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

The University of Maine at Augusta on Tuesday will unveil the Capital Center for Nursing and Cybersecurity Workforce Development that will house two growing programs aimed at meeting state workforce needs.

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What to know for Falmouth’s return to school

by Sophie Burchell August 25, 2025August 27, 2025

Falmouth’s new Superintendent Steve Nolan answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.

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Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district

by Rebecca Richard August 25, 2025August 26, 2025

Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.

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Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district

by Rebecca Richard August 25, 2025September 10, 2025

Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.

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Maine public schools are starting to provide special education to preschoolers. Demand is high.

by Lana Cohen The Maine Monitor August 24, 2025August 25, 2025

As more districts prepare to take over services for 3- to 5-year-olds with disabilities, a pilot program shows positive results and steep challenges ahead.

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Bowdoin among colleges sued for early decision admissions practices

by Riley Board August 13, 2025August 14, 2025

The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against 32 schools across the U.S. claims early admissions drive up education costs and prevent students from comparing financial aid offers.

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A second Kennebunk-Arundel-Kennebunkport school board member resigns

by Sydney Richelieu August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Lesley Stoeffler follows Rachel Kennedy-Smith, who cited the recent superintendent appointment as a factor in her resignation. Stoeffler did not give a reason for stepping down.