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Maine’s gubernatorial candidates agree on education challenges, but not solutions
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1554+ words) Two of the three gubernatorial candidates vying to succeed Gov. Janet Mills this November agree on the major challenges Maine schools are facing: students are falling behind in reading and math, mental health needs are growing, educators are underpaid and…...
Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (234+ words) Happy Monday! Summertime is making itself known in full force this week, which means it’s a good time to find a lake — if you’re lucky. Tomorrow’s temps will reach into the 90s, and there’s a chance of showers tomorrow night. By…...
Maine high school students accidentally served dirt at charity dinner - AOL
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) Teenagers are known for dishing out the dirt, but not quite like this. Students at a high school in Maine were fed potting soil at a community service event raising money to fight hunger, in a bizarre incident the school…...
Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (831+ words) Residents from every county will converge on Bangor next month to discuss the future of education in Maine. In all, 64 volunteers who raised their hand will take part in what is called a “citizens’ assembly,” with a shared goal to…...
Bill targeting school employee misconduct becomes Maine law
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (504+ words) A bill sponsored by a Lewiston legislator and championed by a local mother aimed at increasing transparency of school employee misconduct is now law. The Legislature passed LD 2192 in a near-unanimous vote, and the emergency measure immediately became law. Cara…...
Maine finally raised teacher pay. Here’s what it could mean for school staffing.
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (770+ words) Lily Withington started working in Portland schools seven years ago, but she didn’t make more than $50,000 until last year. As she unexpectedly found herself living alone after a breakup, responsible for double the rent, the raise was critical in allowing…...
Bangor Township schools face heat over student interviews
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (392+ words) BANGOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bangor Township school board is facing criticism after two students were questioned by a district-hired attorney without their parents being notified. The controversy began in October when Melissa Gary discovered her daughter, Emerson Jurek, a…...
Bangor weighs future of library social worker job as federal funding nears expiration, nearby homeless population grows
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (20+ words) Federal funding for the current position is set to expire. Federal funding for the current position is set to expire....
Funding to expand Maine's free school meal program recently passed
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (44+ words) Keep up with the latest local headlines and weather on NEWSCENTERMaine.com, our mobile app, or our NEWS CENTER Maine+ streaming app. Keep up with the latest local headlines and weather on NEWSCENTERMaine.com, our mobile app, or our NEWS…...
Gov. Janet Mills signs budget provision that expands Maine’s free school meals program
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (126+ words) BRUNSWICK, Maine (WABI) - Governor Janet Mills signing a bill into law Wednesday in Brunswick that would provide free school meals for Maine kids. The “Apple Act” is an expansion of an existing law that was passed five years ago that…...