New Mexico has been alone in calling out its National Guard members while other states have issued pleas for substitute teachers amid omicron-driven surges in infections,
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Portland science teacher chosen for prestigious national award
Cindy Soule, a teacher at the Gerald E. Talbot Community School, will receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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High lead levels found in Maine schools’ drinking water
About a third of the examined sites exceed federal limits as results of state-mandated testing begin to be reported.
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Erskine Academy rallies for cancer-stricken student, raises more than $14,000 for her treatment
A well-known cheerleader from Erskine Academy, Paige Reed, is fighting cancer for the second time in her life and the community rallied together to raise money and show their love and support for Paige ‘Power’ Reed.
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Republicans push U.S. schools to post all class materials online
Teachers say proposed laws threaten their professional independence while dragging them into a culture war.
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Students say free Maine community college tuition will ease financial strain
Gov. Mills touted her proposal in Auburn on Friday and some students say the plan sounds good, but they need to see details before determining how it will affect them.
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Gov. Mills unveils $20 million plan for free tuition at Maine community colleges
About 8,000 students would be eligible under the program, funded by a one-time transfer to the Maine Community College System.
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COVID-19 cases drop in Maine schools for first time since holiday break
The pandemic continues to take lives and strain hospitals even as more signs show the omicron wave is subsiding in Maine and around the country.
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Auburn mechanic resigns after improper bus inspections come to light
Maine State Police will take administrative action against a licensed technician at a Monmouth garage.
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State Board of Education denies Portland’s request to seek funds for consolidated high school
The board voted unanimously to deny the district’s request for a deadline waiver, but Portland could apply when the state opens a new application cycle for construction projects.