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Feature obituary: Peter Brawn, 74, longtime teacher who loved the outdoors

The former Cape Elizabeth middle school instructor often took students on river adventures.

by MATT O'BRIEN Associated Press June 23, 2017June 23, 2017

But the first-term governor who championed the pilot plan considers its survival ‘a huge deal’ for the state.

The money will come from savings related to a high school renovation project.

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press June 20, 2017June 21, 2017

Navient Corp., which wants to become the nation’s only servicer of student loans, is opposing bills like one being considered in Maine.

The grants total more than $499,000 a year for three years, the nonprofit announced Tuesday.

Municipal and school administrators have recommended $307,000 in budget cuts that would reduce the property tax rate increase to 3 percent.

by SALLY HO Associated Press June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

While some see restriction of free speech, the decision addresses the issue of young applicants crossing lines in their social media posts.

by JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

Here are some experts’ tips on what to post – and not post – if you’re trying to get into college.

Education officials use a variety of tactics to address the stubborn problem, knowing attendance is critical to a student’s future.

The third-grade class takes action after learning that many butterflies are in danger because of habitat loss.