Committee rejects Maine bill requiring parental notification of ‘obscene material’ in classrooms

Schools and Education

Published
February 11, 2019

Committee rejects Maine bill requiring parental notification of ‘obscene material’ in classrooms

Lawmakers were uncomfortable with the prospect of teachers facing criminal charges for failing to notify parents when using books that have literary value but contain descriptions of sexual situations.
Published
February 10, 2019

Influx of exchange students fuels Temple Academy girls basketball

The team, made up of students from nine countries, started the season with several players who had never touched a ball and is now headed to the state tournament with a 14-4 record.
Published
February 9, 2019

Red flag: More states pass seizure laws to solve gun problem

'Parkland would never have happened if Florida had a red flag law,' a parent says.
Published
February 9, 2019

Two SAD 75 school board members resign, say they ‘no longer’ have panel’s trust

The members, both from Harpswell, suggest an impaired relationship with the board in the Topsham-based district.
Published
February 8, 2019

Maine school leaders applaud Mills for prioritizing education in budget

The governor's proposal includes more money for pre-kindergarten, raising minimum teacher pay to $40,000 and increasing support for higher education.
Published
February 8, 2019

Grant to help Boston-based group develop computer class at Waterville High School

With an $881,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation, the course is being introduced for ninth-grade students in the fall.
Published
February 8, 2019

Colby museum adds 3 Rembrandt etchings to growing collection

The donation brings the college's total number of prints by the Dutch master to 12.
Published
February 6, 2019

Committee backs hybrid plan to expand pre-K in Portland schools

The school board's curriculum committee recommends 'Pathway 2," which would add five pre-K classrooms in district buildings and four more at community partner sites.
Published
February 4, 2019

Pulver funds will support 40 Colby students’ research each year

A recent $5 million donation from David and Carol Pulver will bring experts to Mayflower Hill and finance biomedical research done by Colby College students. The first recipients of the award, selected based on high school achievement, will be members of the Class of 2024, according to the college's communications office.
Published
February 4, 2019

Maine bill to limit ‘obscene material’ in classrooms draws passionate testimony

Rep. Amy Arata of New Gloucester wants to require teachers to obtain consent from parents before using classroom material with 'obscene content,' but opponents say decisions are best left to local school boards.