A new School Building Advisory Committee will be appointed to whittle recommendations down to one plan.
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Scarborough’s new superintendent ready for the challenges ahead
Diane Nadeau said finding a long-term solution to the district’s overcrowded schools and keeping up with the changing needs of students are among her top priorities.
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School Notebook: July 24
Avesta awards two scholarships Two students received $1,000 scholarships from Avesta Housing. The scholarships are awarded annual to Avesta Housing residents enrolled in a post-secondary education program, including college, graduate school, trade school or a certificate program, within the next 12 months. Gertrude Armelle Akimfura of Westbrook plans to attend the University of Southern Maine […]
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Four proposals on table this fall to solve overcrowded school problem in Scarborough
The School Building Advisory Committee will work this summer to educate residents about the four options and solicit feedback.
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Local parents’ pushback against smartphones picks up speed
The Turn the Tide Coalition, with members from throughout Cumberland County, seeks to put an end to phone-centered childhoods and get kids thinking creatively, playing and interacting again.
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Council Corner: Working toward a school solution takes a village
After the failed school referendum in November 2023, Town Council and school board leadership knew that we had a responsibility to lead our community through the contentious time and toward a solution for our school facility needs. The weight of how to navigate the next steps was not lost on any of us. While we […]
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Scarborough officials dissect this year’s ‘chaotic’ budget process
Town councilors and school board members discuss ways to make the budget process smoother going forward.
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Scarborough voters approve $56.1 million school budget
The combined budget is up 4.2% from this year’s and has a 1.5%, tax increase, before town-wide revaluation calculations.
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Scarborough High School Class of 2024 Top 10%
Lana Djuranovic is the daughter of Nevena and Goran Djuranovic. Lana was the captain of the girls’ varsity soccer team and girls’ varsity tennis team, as well as a member of the National Honor Society, Unified Basketball and Sources of Strength. During all four years of high school she participated in the soccer and tennis […]
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Scarborough council approves $85.6 million town-school budget
The $56.1 million school budget will go to voters on June 11.