USM pushes the pause button on proposed name change

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December 6, 2019

USM pushes the pause button on proposed name change

Proponents said changing the name to the University of Maine at Portland would attract more out-of-state students, but critics say the name doesn't reflect USM's operation in multiple communities.
Published
December 5, 2019

Scarborough teachers rally over stalled contract talks

They have been working without a contract since Aug. 31 and their union will soon enter fact-finding negotiations with the school board.
Published
December 5, 2019

U.S. Secret Service investigates data hack at Bonny Eagle schools

A piece of ransomeware was installed on a district server last weekend, possibly exposing sensitive employee information.
Published
December 4, 2019

Shouting, gavel banging mark tense exchange over teacher investigation at Carrabec High School

One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.
Published
December 4, 2019

Frye Island, with no students, asks court to let it leave school district

The dispute over the island's education tax assessment has gone on for years, with $1.5 million at stake.
Published
December 2, 2019

Portland school board inaugurates new members

The Portland Board of Public Education voted Monday night to re-appoint Roberto Rodriguez as chairman and welcomed new board member Adam Burk.
Published
December 1, 2019

Review will help state decide whether to shift child special education services

A bill introduced this year makes local school districts responsible for providing for 3- to 5-year-olds.
Published
November 27, 2019

Massachusetts Gov. Baker signs bill with $1.5 billion in new school spending

Supporters of the measure say it will help ensure schools have the resources needed to provide high quality education for students across Massachusetts, regardless of zip code or income level.
Published
November 27, 2019

USM shows its plan to house hundreds in first dorm on Portland campus

The proposal includes a mix of single rooms and studio and 2-bedroom apartments for upperclassmen, graduate and law students.
Published
November 26, 2019

New name for USM doesn’t make the grade with some students

Calling it the University of Maine at Portland is misleading, say most of roughly 20 students interviewed, and the $1.2 million needed to make the change could be spent in better ways.