Schools and Education - Portland Press Herald

School plan will mean Old Orchard tax hike

Voters will also decide whether to authorize a land easement to a bank for a parking lot.

If voters approve, the annual tax bill on a $250,000 home would increase $130, from $4,175 to $4,305.

The long-sought change is part of a plan that increases spending by 3.75 percent.

They also will vote on a $1.5 million bond for school energy conservation projects.

by CHELSEA DIANA Staff Writer June 4, 2014June 5, 2014

Some students stand and cheer for the class president who was barred from speaking.

Two parents don’t think students should be forced to apply to a higher-ed school in order to get a diploma.

by Steve Mistler June 3, 2014

The charter commission gives Connections Academy until July 15 to sign up at least 116 more students or it may not open in the fall.

Explore photos, top student bios, award-winners and more in our high school gradation section.

by The Associated Press June 3, 2014June 3, 2014

This year’s class saw an increase of 7 percent in the number of in-state students.

The Portland company gives hardware and software to Augusta’s Farrington Elementary School and plans to help other schools in years to come.