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Homeschooling in Maine: A quick guide to getting started

by Rebecca Richard 6 hours agoJuly 24, 2026

Maine families can homeschool independently under option 1 or enroll through an equivalent instruction private school under option 2.

Community, News, Schools and Education

Westbrook considers free Metro Transit passes for its high school students

by Salomé Cloteaux July 22, 2026July 23, 2026

The City Council would have to approve the initiative during a second reading on Aug. 3.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

A Maine educator resigned after sexual harassment accusations and got hired at another school. Twice.

by Emily Duggan and Riley Board July 22, 2026July 23, 2026

The man was the impetus for a new state law designed to give school districts more information about potential hires who might have moved to new districts despite unresolved misconduct investigations.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, Schools and Education

Colby College acquires rare Henri Matisse screenprint

by Chloe Swedberg July 22, 2026July 23, 2026

The work, ‘Océanie, le ciel,’ is on view at Colby College Museum of Art.

Community, Maine, News, Schools and Education

As cellphone ban deadline approaches, many Maine schools grateful for mandate

by Riley Board July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

A statewide requirement that all districts adopt bell-to-bell cellphone bans by Aug. 1 has been a boon to some school leaders already interested in reducing distractions, although some board members have been reluctant.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Hyde School asks court to throw out class action suit in first hearing

by Riley Board July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Lawyers for the Bath boarding school said the sole named plaintiff doesn’t have standing to bring the lawsuit, which claims the school engaged in emotional labor and trafficking.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, Schools and Education

This Maine photographer is taking on a new mission: Paying it forward

by Chloe Swedberg July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Rose Marasco, whose work is on display at the Maine Jewish Museum through August, developed a scholarship program opening this fall for high school students to attend an arts college of their choice.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Trans student referendum will not be on Maine’s November ballot, high court rules

by Riley Board July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court said the secretary of state was correct to invalidate more than 1,000 signatures improperly collected by out-of-state circulators.