Georgetown’s fog bell received an upgrade just in time for students’ arrival.
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After starting new year without a contract, Portland ed techs call for higher wages
Dozens of education technicians filed into Tuesday night’s meeting of the Portland Board of Education, after months of collective bargaining negotiations have failed to render a new contract. The previous contract expired last week.
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Finalists announced for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year award
The winner, who will be announced in October, will go on to represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
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Opinion: Embrace conversations that shape the future of education in Maine
Ongoing DoE discussions are helping educators evolve to meet the needs of modern learners.
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With school about to start, districts racing to fill open positions
School officials say it continues to be difficult to hire all of the staff they need, particularly in special education.
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Teens tune in for car care basics
Prince Memorial Library hosted a car maintenance session for teens, taught by a local auto professional.
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Midcoast school earns recognition from Down East Magazine
The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb announced Monday, Aug. 12, that the school has been awarded “Best Private Elementary School” in Maine by Down East Magazine. CTL serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8 from Harpswell, Bath, Brunswick, Georgetown, Arrowsic, Topsham and other surrounding towns. The school’s mission is to provide a joyful […]
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Bath’s Brightfield School names new head of school
Brightfield School looks forward to a new leader coupled with expanded afterschool programs for the upcoming year.
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Students share Youth Council civic achievements
Maine student panelists and peers from Alaska and Oregon presented the “Supporting Youth Leaders” workshop at the 2024 League of Women Voters (LWV) National Convention, June 27-30 in Washington, D.C. Lianna Holden, 18, Lewiston, Alex Wu, 17, Scarborough, and Maya Eichorn, 19, Kennebunk, helped answer recruitment and retention questions, shared what LWVME’s Youth Council members […]
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More Maine school budgets got rejected or barely passed. Some fear it’s just the start
COVID-19 funds expired this year, and districts need to keep wages competitive in order to attract and retain workers – but taxpayers are pushing back, even if it means a decline in the quality of education.