Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Japanese surrender, Ted Finn looks back on his time on the ‘Mighty Mo.’
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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Enrollment up across Maine’s public university, community college systems
While the overall number of students has increased slightly, enrollment at individual schools varies. Some have seen major growth since last year, while others have declined.
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A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Aug. 31.
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Portland considers new attendance boundaries for elementary and middle schools
They haven’t changed since the mid-2000s, but population shifts have occurred, resulting in an uneven balance of enrollment and demographics across Portland’s K-8 schools.
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What to know for South Portland’s return to school
Assistant Superintendent Johanna Price answers your back to school questions.
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Brunswick schools share important updates, new cellphone policy
Brunswick school district students return to classrooms on Sept. 2 and 3.
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Topsham-area superintendent shares back-to-school updates, new cellphone policy
The Mt. Ararat Middle and High schools will implement a cellphone–free policy this year.
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The trendy styles that will be seen around Maine schools
From small plushies to socks and sandals, here are some of the common items you’ll see students showing off this school year.
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What Portland families need to know about the new school year
The 2025-26 school year begins this week. Changes include 2 new school holidays and a cellphone ban.
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What to know for Cumberland, North Yarmouth’s return to school
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.