Residents from three towns will decide Nov. 4 who serves on the Regional School Unit 5 board.
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South Portland teachers call on board to reach a contract agreement
The district and the union are now in a fact-finding phase of negotiations that have dragged on since March, but can continue talks during the 6- to 10-week process and potentially come to terms on a new contract sooner.
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Guatemalan nonprofit with roots in Maine celebrates 25 years
Safe Passage seeks to end the cycle of poverty through education in Guatemala City. Long-supported by Mainers, the organization reflects on this intercontinental relationship over the years.
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What you need to know about Scarborough’s school referendum
The school project appearing on the ballot is $30 million less that the project voters rejected in 2023.
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Tony Shalhoub helps open new USM arts center
The actor, who starred in ‘Monk’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ is a 1977 graduate and has a performance space at the arts center named for him.
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Thomas College faculty votes to unionize, citing frustration over changes
Organizers at the Waterville college say the move is a response to policy shifts by a new president that affect job expectations and academic offerings.
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5 takeaways from our reporting on Maine’s school construction backlog
Aging infrastructure and funding challenges have contributed to a growing problem the state has yet to effectively address.
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Freeport-area schools begin planning for new early childhood responsibilities
With thoughtful planning and broad community involvement, we can build an early childhood system that supports families, strengthens our schools and benefits students far beyond their first years.
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Fall Bay Day teaches kids about Merrymeeting Bay wildlife
Large groups of fourth graders ventured out into the Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area to learn firsthand about the natural world.
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Company behind Maine’s community college software program files for bankruptcy
Staff have criticized the rollout of a new student information system from Anthology, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week.