Red flag: More states pass seizure laws to solve gun problem

'Parkland would never have happened if Florida had a red flag law,' a parent says.

Two SAD 75 school board members resign, say they ‘no longer’ have panel’s trust

The members, both from Harpswell, suggest an impaired relationship with the board in the Topsham-based district.

Maine school leaders applaud Mills for prioritizing education in budget

The governor's proposal includes more money for pre-kindergarten, raising minimum teacher pay to $40,000 and increasing support for higher education.

Colby museum adds 3 Rembrandt etchings to growing collection

The donation brings the college's total number of prints by the Dutch master to 12.

Waterville high school to pilot new computer science program

An $881,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation will help a Boston-based nonprofit group develop a computer science pilot program at Waterville Senior High School.

Committee backs hybrid plan to expand pre-K in Portland schools

The school board's curriculum committee recommends 'Pathway 2," which would add five pre-K classrooms in district buildings and four more at community partner sites.

Proposed Augusta school budget up by $1.1 million

Augusta administrators say more staff is needed to keep city schools safe and effective.

Pulver funds will support 40 Colby students’ research each year

A recent $5 million donation from David and Carol Pulver will bring experts to Mayflower Hill and finance biomedical research done by Colby College students. The first recipients of the award, selected based on high school achievement, will be members of the Class of 2024, according to the college's communications office.

Maine bill to limit ‘obscene material’ in classrooms draws passionate testimony

Rep. Amy Arata of New Gloucester wants to require teachers to obtain consent from parents before using classroom material with 'obscene content,' but opponents say decisions are best left to local school boards.

Winthrop honor roll students named