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Schools and Education

Published
November 1, 2016

Former USM hockey coach sues University of Maine System

Jeffrey Beaney of Scarborough says he was forced into early retirement based on an anonymous false claim of sexual harassment.
Published
November 1, 2016

Waterville residents blast school principal’s comments in newsletter

Brian Laramee's remark that some residents made "uneducated comments" and said "outrageous things" about school spending has drawn criticism from people who say the rhetoric is divisive and insulting.
Published
October 31, 2016

Panel urged to boost state funding for school districts with disadvantaged students

Former Education Commissioner Jim Rier also tells the education finance reform commission that schools that add pre-K programs need to get state money faster.
Published
October 30, 2016

FBI gets warrant to search emails in Clinton case

Officials say the messages include correspondence linked to the Democratic presidential nominee and her top aide Huma Abedin, former Rep. Anthony Weiner's estranged wife.
Published
October 29, 2016

Massachusetts governor uses clout on charter school issue

Gov. Charlie Baker is also tapping his popularity to fight legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.

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Published
October 27, 2016

Two seek Augusta Board of Education at-large spot

Incumbent Ed Hastings is seeking re-election, and substance abuse coordinator Holly Kiidli hopes to replace him.
Published
October 27, 2016

In science, students in Maine outshine national average

The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress data examines fourth- and eighth-graders on knowledge of several fields of science.
Published
October 26, 2016

Trump tops Clinton in Maine Student Mock Elections

Whether for Trump or Clinton, the students say they aren't letting the heated election season come between them.
Published
October 24, 2016

Students accused of putting noose on black player

The event in Mississippi brings a call for a federal hate crime investigation.
Published
October 24, 2016

Augusta School Board to consider boosting English as a second language program

Need for more education technicians in program prompted by increase in students from Arabic-speaking lands.