They call on the Department of Education to take action over the school board’s failure to discipline Superintendent Frank Sherburne, whose son was hired in violation of a nepotism policy.
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Cheverus High School names new principal
John Moran, who has been principal since 2008 at St. Louis University High School in Missouri, will start his job in Portland on July 1.
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11 Maine high school students named National Merit Scholars
Each will receive a $2,500 scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corp.
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Nepotism policy was violated, SAD 6 board says, but no action against superintendent
Residents are outraged after a marathon closed-door session on the hiring of Superintendent Frank Sherburne’s son, who was later charged with sexual assault in another district.
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Grammy Foundation awards Portland High School $5,500 music grant to fund steel drum band
One of only 13 awards nationwide, its aim is to broaden the music program for a culturally diverse student population.
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UNE president Danielle Ripich plans ‘a real retirement’ next year
Since her tenure began in 2006, the school has grown dramatically, added programs at its campuses in Portland and Biddeford, and more than doubled its enrollment to over 10,000 students.
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Portland voters approve $103.6 million education budget
They also vote in favor of continuing to have citywide referendum votes on school budgets for the next three years.
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Critic of SAD 6 superintendent ejected from school board meeting
A woman shouts ‘Resign!’ to Superintendent Frank Sherburne during a meeting of the school board, which has yet to publicly address questions about the district’s hiring of Sherburne’s son.
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Gardiner students hear stories of women’s movement – from the trenches
A panel of women older than 60 share their experiences with the gender pay gap, society’s various stigmas and the days when girls would be chided for wearing pants to school.
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Rita Moreno busts a rhyme at Berklee College of Music
The actress and singer delivers the commencement address at the Boston school.