‘There is unfortunately no financially viable path forward to keeping the program open,’ a company official said.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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A rundown of the revised Arundel, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport school district budget
After the original RSU 21 budget failed in June, the revised version will hit the ballot box in August.
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An array of Maine cooking classes offers something for everyone
From Kennebunkport to Lincolnville, pizza making to cider tasting, kids to grownups to workmates, local cooking classes cover the field.
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UMaine researchers studying how to manage spruce forests in face of intensifying heat, drought
Much of Maine’s coast hosted shady stands of red spruce before it was heavily harvested and succeeded by sun-tolerant species like oak and aspen.
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What happens to school budgets when Mainers vote ‘no’?
At least a dozen school districts saw budget rejections this year. Here’s how they’re trying to move forward.
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More former Hyde School students allege mistreatment. Others say experience was positive.
The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram published an investigation last week featuring accounts of negative experiences from former students of the private school in Bath. Hyde also has been sued in federal court, but leaders have denied all allegations.
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Collins, other Republicans ask White House to unfreeze federal education grants
‘Withholding these funds will harm students, families and local economies,’ the letter from Collins and 9 Senate colleagues states.
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Kennebunk-area school district taps new superintendent
Martin Grimm brings over 25 years of experience, at all levels of education, to the role.
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Maine teachers, school leaders concerned about impact of cutting federal DOE
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration can move forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and lay off nearly 1,400 federal employees.
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UMaine System announces 90-credit, online pilot programs for adult learners
The initiative will promote economic mobility and address the state’s workforce needs, the University of Maine System says.