A parent who had challenged the book because of its sexually explicit content had hoped the Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board would overturn the recommendation from a review committee.
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Sexually explicit book inappropriate, some SAD 51 residents say
Several residents told the Cumberland-North Yarmouth School Board last week that the book “Gender Queer” should be removed from the Greely High School library because it is inappropriately sexually explicit. The book, a memoir in graphic novel form by Maia Kobabe, is currently the most banned book in the nation. It is not part of […]
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SAD 51 offers free bus driving class
SAD 51 will offer a free bus driving class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. starting Monday, Sept. 25. Training will assist those interested in obtaining the permits required for a Commercial Class B driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsements. Instruction will include pre-trip inspections and working with children, and […]
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Greely High School named No. 1 in Maine for fourth year
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Greely High School the top high school in Maine for the fourth year in a row. SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter called the ranking an honor for PreK-12 students, staff and families, as well as for the entire Cumberland and North Yarmouth community. Greely was ranked first based […]
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SAD 51 schools among growing number stocking overdose drug
While the number of adolescents who overdose on opioids each year in Maine is relatively low, experts argue the introduction of naloxone in school buildings is an important step, especially since students aren’t the only ones accessing school property.
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SAD 51 board will ask voters to approve North Yarmouth land purchase
The proposed site for a new school at 80 Gray Road was part of a plan voters rejected last year.
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Letter: Lichter committed to SAD 51’s quality education
I write in support of Megan Lichter for the SAD 51 School Board. I have known Megan and her family since they moved to Cumberland. As a former School Board member for six years and chairperson for two, I know the vital importance of having enthusiastic, intelligent community members step up to serve on the […]
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Letter: Hohl, professional and compassionate, best choice for SAD 51
I am writing to publicly add my support to Anneke Hohl’s campaign for the SAD 51 School Board. She and I first met in 2017 when we began volunteering together on the fundraising committee of the Greely PTO board. During our time serving together on the board, I have always admired her strong work ethic, […]
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Greely singer/songwriter staging SEED benefit concert
Charlie Moore and others will perform June 15 to raise money for Students Empowered to End Dependency.
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Letter: In time of growth in SAD 51, Lichter is committed to progress and preservation
As a Cumberland resident and parent of fifth and eighth graders, I offer my full personal endorsement of Megan Lichter as an important voice and ear to be included on the SAD 51 School Board. She is committed to progress while safeguarding that which we value in our schools presently. These include quality education, safety, […]