For pizza money, college-bound Yarmouth teen will continue predicting the weather from away

Schools and Education

Published
August 3, 2018

For pizza money, college-bound Yarmouth teen will continue predicting the weather from away

Phenom forecaster Jack Sillin is asking for $35 a month – in total – in exchange for the daily blog posts that many Mainers rely on.
Published
July 29, 2018

An effective way to reach students, texting has risks

The now-ubiquitous communication tool can cross professional borders, prompting policies in schools meant to safeguard teachers and kids alike.
Published
July 28, 2018

Teen creates site to give children answers about deportation

The Connecticut girl says deportation preparedness is a subject kids need to know but are afraid to ask about.
Published
July 26, 2018

Education secretary Devos’ family yacht damaged after vandal sets it adrift

It’s unclear whether the perpetrator knew the docked boat in Lake Erie belonged to the family of Betsy DeVos, whose controversial positions on education have made her the target of ire.
Published
July 26, 2018

Maine Girls’ Academy gamely faces last hurrah with cheers, tears

The private all-girls school opened its doors one last time Thursday night for alumnae and their families to reminisce and watch a basketball game, the school’s signature sport.
Published
July 26, 2018

Former Kennebunk teacher found not guilty of sexually assaulting student

After deliberating two hours, a York County jury acquits 30-year-old Jill Lamontagne of 14 charges of sexual misconduct involving a former Kennebunk High student who was 17.
Published
July 25, 2018

Maine Med and Tufts extend medical education partnership

The collaboration that started five years ago has been extended to 2029 and is expected to expand.
Published
July 24, 2018

Teacher accused of sex assault exchanged 94 texts with student, cyber expert says

The Saco police detective testifies that former Kennebunk High teacher Jill Lamontagne and the student sent the messages between May 28 and June 9 in 2017.
Published
July 24, 2018

UMaine football player, 18, dies during preseason workout on campus

Freshman Darius Minor of Locust Grove, Virginia, was involved in supervised light training when he collapsed on the field, where team staff and first responders were unable to resuscitate him.
Published
July 22, 2018

Yarmouth considers school projects totaling at least $40 million

The Town Council will decide whether to send 2 questions to voters to fund renovations to 4 schools.