The results counted 1,829 votes in favor and 1,827 against, with 3,668 ballots cast and 12 blank ballots.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
More Maine school budgets got rejected or barely passed. Some fear it’s just the start
COVID-19 funds expired this year, and districts need to keep wages competitive in order to attract and retain workers – but taxpayers are pushing back, even if it means a decline in the quality of education.
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Posted inPolitics, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Proponents said the measure is not solely religious, but that it has historical significance.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine school districts are working to keep their students engaged over summer break
Educators have long lamented the dreaded ‘summer slide,’ but communities are more active than ever in providing resources to prevent it.
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools and Education
Maine university system holds first conference on artificial intelligence
The event on Friday drew leaders from business, government and academia to talk about keeping Maine at the forefront of AI use and development.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook voters reject $51.7 million school budget
The budget proposal was up 9.6% and would have required a tax rate increase of $1.45.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Roux Institute approved to build campus at former B&M Baked Beans site
Portland’s planning board approved construction of the graduate school and research center in East Deering, but concerns about traffic remain.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics, Schools and Education
Saco residents approve funding plan for 2 new schools
Saco will receive $101 million in state funding to build 2 new elementary schools approved by voters Tuesday.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics, Schools and Education
Cumberland and North Yarmouth narrowly approve $53.5 million school project
The proposal includes building a new school for pre-K to first grade students, $3 million for a turf field, updates to other schools and new maintenance buildings.