The alleged victim, who turns 18 in a few weeks, and his parents decide to speak publicly in hopes of helping others.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Home-schooled Maine students headed to national science finals
The members of the Somerset Homeschool Co-op used a power drill, pulleys and rope to haul a box on dolly wheels across the room.
Wrestlers help save program in SAD 11 budget
The $24 million plan – with $19,500 for wrestling – will be presented to the full board on May 4.
Sen. Collins increases pressure on U.S. Education Department over application rejections
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is among dozens of schools whose applications for Upward Bound funding were rejected over formatting problems.
Officials back $80 million campaign to revamp USM’s Portland campus
Of that, $50 million would be used to build a 1,000-seat performing arts center.
High schoolers to compete on locally produced TV quiz show
‘High School Quiz Show,’ produced by Maine Public, begins airing on Thursday night.
District issues ‘do not drink water’ order at West Gardiner school
High arsenic levels prompted SAD 11 to provide water for drinking and cooking until the problem is solved.
Bill to allow more than 10 charter schools in Maine falls short in committee
But lawmakers on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee offer a compromise that could be considered in the House or Senate.
Final Colby Symphony Orchestra season concert dedicated to late Waterville conductor, composer
Peter Ré’s ‘Celebratory Overture’ and Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ to be featured in these weekend concerts.
Maine School of Science and Mathematics ranked nation’s 19th-best high school
U.S. News & World Report also ranks the Limestone school 10th-best for STEM education.