For some folks, cursive writing just never took, no matter how hard poor Miss Frances C, tried way back in second grade.
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Saint Joseph’s College food institute launched with $4 million in funding
The institute is dedicated to developing Maine’s food and beverage industry and creating new educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for students.
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Maine school districts offer incentives to get drivers on the bus
A chronic lack of bus drivers, which has gotten worse in recent years, is prompting districts to provide free training, bonuses and guaranteed work weeks with medical and dental benefits.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sex education too little, too late for our young people
Students are starting college without the requisite knowledge to make informed choices for themselves.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What cures teenagers’ poor sleeping habits? Jobs
Studies show the reason teens are up late at night is that they are on their phones in bed, texting.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
A modern approach key to teaching America’s contradictory odyssey
The Tate House Museum strives to encompass a loud, clashing version of the history it presents.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Later school start times have fiscal upside, too
The boon would come from higher grades leading to better jobs and greater earnings.
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Westbrook students returning to 2 schools amid construction projects
District officials are working to minimize disruptions from renovations and additions at the middle school and Saccarappa Elementary for the next year or more.
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Regina Grabrovac believes in blueberries for all
Working among the food insecure, she hates to see surplus fruit go to waste.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Breakfast After the Bell is the way mornings should be for Maine students
The Legislature and Gov. LePage should take the lead by encouraging the school program.