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Schools and Education

Published
August 28, 2018

Biddeford police recover unusable pieces of stolen ‘Tiger Pride’ sign

Police say they have suspects but don't name anyone while the probe continues.
Published
August 27, 2018

High school principal who left Scarborough during controversy hired for interim Winthrop job

David Creech became the interim principal of Winthrop High School this month.
Published
August 27, 2018

Somerset Career Center moves from Skowhegan to KVCC in Fairfield

The partnership among the Department of Labor, the Career Center and KVCC is a result of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act signed into law by President Barack Obama.
Published
August 26, 2018

Screen addicts: With students left to their own devices, schools and parents seek ways to keep kids attentive

Students today spend more hours glued to phones than in the classroom, and adults are turning to tracking apps or outright bans.
Published
August 24, 2018

Despite DeVos support, for-profit colleges in cross hairs

Obama-era rules are being eased on colleges accused of 'false promises,' but they still face mounting lawsuits.

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Published
August 24, 2018

Mold problems at Maine college prompts area schools to revisit plans

University of Maine at Augusta and Thomas College don't have the same problem, but they have plans to deal with emergencies.
Published
August 24, 2018

Mold cleanup in dorm makes move-in day challenging at Southern Maine Community College

SMCC welcomes students for the fall semester – many of them in temporary quarters – as a company removes mold from Spring Point Residence Hall.
Published
August 23, 2018

Education Department considering using federal money to buy guns for schools

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has previously said that schools should have the option to arm teachers.
Published
August 23, 2018

Maine professor sues union over political disagreements

The Machias professor takes issue with the union's opposition to the election of Gov. Paul LePage and support for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Published
August 22, 2018

University of Southern Maine president proposes a name change, in effort to enhance school’s appeal

University of Maine Portland may be the current favorite, but the school will seek input from alumni and will need approval by trustees and the Legislature for any change.