Schools and Education
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Former York special education teacher settles discrimination lawsuit against district
Michele Figueira had sued the York School Department last summer, alleging officials created a hostile work environment in which she was discriminated against for being gay. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2024
Maine’s medical students celebrate their residencies during Match Day
Fourth-year students at the University of New England and Tufts University's Maine Track program at Maine Med learn where they will complete their medical residencies and in what specialities.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2024
Service workers at Maine’s 7 community colleges say system is stalling negotiations
The union is demanding wage increases for the 165 employees currently working under a contract that expired in July 2023.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
Paris-based school district suspends school resource officer agreement with Norway
The arrangement with Norway Police Department was suspended in February, and the former school resource officer is banned from the building.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
South Portland High School principal announces resignation
Scott Tombleson said he plans to leave the district at the end of the school year.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
Fire destroys gym at Seacoast Christian School in South Berwick
The cause of the early morning fire at the York County school is being investigated.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Staffing cuts in proposed budget worry Portland school board members
Their concerns focus on cuts to employees who work directly with students and to programs that support the district's marginalized populations.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement
The settlement clarifies that mentions are allowed in Florida classrooms provided it's not part of instruction.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
St. Joseph’s College lays off 10 employees
No teaching positions were eliminated, according to college President Joseph Cassidy.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Bernie Sanders to deliver University of New England commencement speech
The independent senator from Vermont will speak at the university's graduation ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on May 18.
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