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Student expelled for bringing stolen gun to Bangor High School

by Associated Press November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

The student is charged with theft of a firearm, burglary and possession of a firearm on school property.

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Maine online charter school gets 5-year renewal, with conditions

by Rachel Ohm November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

The Maine Charter School Commission votes 6-1 Tuesday to renew the charter for Maine Virtual Academy, despite performance concerns raised in a report in January.

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USM receives $500,000 to establish endowed scholarship for veterans

by Rachel Ohm November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

The gift from Joe and Sheri Boulos of Falmouth will provide financial and academic resources for veterans in coordination with the USM Office of Veterans Services.

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Maine’s universities to waive tuition for students called up to military

by Associated Press November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

The new policy covers academic accommodations, tuition and housing rebates, and re-admission for students who are called up to active duty.

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Lessons to learn from a school resource officer

by Rachel Ohm November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

Law enforcement plays a growing role in Maine schools, prompting questions of accountability and the impact on kids.

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‘Band of rookies’: Biddeford High resurrects marching band program

by Gillian Graham November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

After a 10-year hiatus, Tiger Pride makes a triumphant return to the community.

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Coolant leak forces temporary closure of Scarborough elementary school

by Rob Wolfe November 9, 2019November 9, 2019

A malfunction in the solar heating system kept the Wentworth School empty Wednesday through Friday, the principal says.

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Cape Elizabeth to appeal ruling on suspension of student who posted notes saying ‘there’s a rapist’

by Megan Gray November 8, 2019November 8, 2019

Aela Mansmann and her mother are challenging her suspension for posting a sticky note in a school bathroom that said, ‘There’s a rapist in the school and you know who it is.’