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Police charge 2 boys after second threat against Skowhegan high school

by Doug Harlow March 1, 2018May 14, 2018

Skowhegan area schools were on ‘lockout’ Thursday as police detained the boys during the investigation into a second message from ‘Ray Dar’ threatening violence.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Scarborough school board again denies principal’s request to meet over resignation

by Kelley Bouchard February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

Scarborough High Principal David Creech is disappointed that the superintendent won’t agree to rescind his resignation, Creech’s lawyer says.

Maine, Schools and Education

Mount View schools evacuated after student releases pepper spray

by Colin Ellis February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

About 750 students, along with staff members, were evacuated from the complex as firefighters, state police, sheriff’s deputies and ambulance crews responded.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Skowhegan-area schools cancel classes after getting online threat that showed an AR-15

by Staff report February 27, 2018February 28, 2018

A social media post on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat showed an image of an AR-15 rifle and expressed a dislike of the town of Skowhegan.

Nation & World, Schools and Education

Striking teachers appeal to West Virginia lawmakers

by JOHN RABY Associated Press February 26, 2018

They say the walkout will continue unless their complaints are heard.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine helped develop lawmaker’s school safety bill

by Noel K. Gallagher February 26, 2018February 26, 2018

The group, which fiercely opposes expanded gun controls, says the proposed $20 million bond would fund practical policies and safeguards.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Scarborough principal wants to stay but district may not let him

by Gillian Graham February 26, 2018July 23, 2018

David Creech rescinds his resignation after an outpouring of support from students and parents, but he’s been told the district won’t renew his contract after this school year.