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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: There’s no excuse for failing to stop for a Maine school bus

by The Editorial Board March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

The flashing red lights on top of a giant yellow vehicle are your sign to put on the brakes.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: End of school district mask mandates doesn’t signal end of COVID

by The Editorial Board March 2, 2022March 1, 2022

Maine students and parents should continue to think of their most vulnerable community members.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Rural Maine families need mental health support

by Mark Tappan Special to the Press Herald February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

The state has a mixed record at best when it comes to providing care for children with behavioral health needs.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Gov. Mills’ State of the State comes at a confusing time in pandemic

by The Editorial Board February 10, 2022February 10, 2022

Many are ready to give up on COVID restrictions even as infections rage. How will the governor handle the months ahead?

The Forecaster

School Notebook: Feb. 9

February 9, 2022February 7, 2022

Blessed donations Student art contest shines a light on Black History Month Voting is now open in the fifth annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine Black History Month Art Contest. This year, UScellular, which conducts the contest, introduced a new element: Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs were encouraged to create their […]

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Community groups ready to partner with Maine schools on climate education

by Nathan Broaddus and Diana Allen Special to the Press Herald February 8, 2022February 7, 2022

The organizations were added to L.D. 1902 specifically to help low-resource districts tap into competitive funding sources.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Pandemic calls for us to rethink impossible expectations of teachers

by Cara DeRose and Andrea Stairs-Davenport Special to the Press Herald February 4, 2022February 3, 2022

Can we continue to ask them to wear so many hats, for pay that will not allow them to pursue education as a long-term career, with minimal support?

The Forecaster

Portland School Notebook: Feb. 2

February 2, 2022January 31, 2022

Portland school nurse nominated for national award Tina Veilleux, a Portland Public Schools nurse coordinator who serves on the district’s COVID-19 Crisis Response Team, has been nominated for the 2021-2022 National LifeChanger of the Year award, which recognizes school employees who exemplify excellence and leadership. LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the best K-12 […]