The school project appearing on the ballot is $30 million less that the project voters rejected in 2023.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Tony Shalhoub helps open new USM arts center
The actor, who starred in ‘Monk’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ is a 1977 graduate and has a performance space at the arts center named for him.
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Thomas College faculty votes to unionize, citing frustration over changes
Organizers at the Waterville college say the move is a response to policy shifts by a new president that affect job expectations and academic offerings.
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5 takeaways from our reporting on Maine’s school construction backlog
Aging infrastructure and funding challenges have contributed to a growing problem the state has yet to effectively address.
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Freeport-area schools begin planning for new early childhood responsibilities
With thoughtful planning and broad community involvement, we can build an early childhood system that supports families, strengthens our schools and benefits students far beyond their first years.
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Fall Bay Day teaches kids about Merrymeeting Bay wildlife
Large groups of fourth graders ventured out into the Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area to learn firsthand about the natural world.
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Company behind Maine’s community college software program files for bankruptcy
Staff have criticized the rollout of a new student information system from Anthology, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week.
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South Portland teachers started the school year without a contract
The school district and the South Portland Teachers Association entered a fact-finding process last week after mediation stalled. Negotiations are ongoing.
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Kennebunk-area school board welcomes interim directors
The RSU 21 board introduced two interim directors in September, replacing Lesley Stoeffler and Rachel Kennedy-Smith.
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Feds restore funding to USM program that helps veterans go to college
The Department of Education reversed its recent decision to cut more than $600,000 in already allocated funding for Veterans Upward Bound, which it said conflicted with the Trump administration’s priorities.