Schools and Education
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Kennebunk-area school board mishandled superintendent’s hiring, chairwoman says
Mary Beth Luce says confusion about internet searches led the board to overlook information it should have discussed with Maryann Perry before hiring her as interim superintendent.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Thomas College dedicates School of Education to local philanthropists
Since 2002, Peter and Paula Lunder have given more than $5 million to Thomas College, including a $1.7 million gift in 2015 that established the Center for Innovation in Education.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances
The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2019
Free community college program teaches next generation of Maine loggers
Graduates of the Maine Community College System’s three-month program can expect to make $45,000 to $50,000 per year.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Yarmouth adds cameras to ‘stop arms’ to catch drivers who pass stopped school buses
Districts are taking advantage of a new state law that makes Maine one of 19 states to allow school districts to attach cameras to their buses.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Skowhegan natives revealed as $10 million donors to University of Maine building
E. James ‘Jim’ Ferland and Eileen P. Ferland donated the funds in March 2018 to help build the Engineering Education and Design Center, which will be named for the couple.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Kennebunk-area school district defends hiring of interim superintendent
The school district acknowledges concerns have been raised about the appointment of Maryann Perry, but says the hiring process was thorough.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Shortage of subs plagues Maine schools, impacts students
Superintendents say even raising the pay rate hasn't helped them find enough substitute teachers to cover their needs.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Camden high school student at center of lawsuit is arrested
The mother of the student accused by a classmate of sexual assault filed a lawsuit saying her son's suspension from school violated his constitutional rights.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Kennebunk-area school board decides not to investigate hiring of interim superintendent
The board votes 9-3 against a probe into the hiring of MaryAnn Perry, who reportedly came under fire for her handling of special education funds in Marblehead, Mass.
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