The high school places first out of 14 teams at the state championship, its 17th win at that event in the last 21 years.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Wisconsin teen shoots 2 outside prom before officer kills him
A school administrator says its appears the gunman intended to go into the dance and start shooting randomly with a high-powered rifle.
University of Maine at Augusta garden aims to cultivate community
Growing crops for the Augusta Food Bank is just one way the garden will serve local residents.
Cape Elizabeth’s proposed school budget rises 3.2 percent
The Town Council will also consider a municipal budget hike of 3.8 percent and hear from the public on May 9.
Phillips Exeter Academy copes with sexual abuse crisis
Its principal says the elite New Hampshire prep school will emerge ‘strong, healthy and vibrant.’
Massachusetts unveils rebate plan for some college tuition
Tuition and fees for qualifying students would also be frozen for the duration of their studies.
SAD 6 delays action on nepotism concerns involving school chief’s son
Zachariah Sherburne, who is charged with sexually assaulting a student in another district, was hired in February by SAD 6, which has an anti-nepotism policy.
Two-time Pulitzer-winning historian to speak at UMF commencement
Alan Shaw Taylor, an expert on early-American history, is a Portland native and Colby College graduate.
Tax credit program expands to encourage college grads to take jobs in Maine
Opportunity Maine credits of up to $4,500 per year are now available to grads with degrees from out of state.