The measure recommends, but does not require, Maine school districts to enact later start times for high school students.
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Second instance of anti-Muslim graffiti at USM prompts investigation
The graffiti discovered Tuesday evening is condemned by USM President Glenn Cummings.
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Portland school board airs pared-down budget
The $104.8 million package, which was trimmed twice, comes with a 2.5 percent tax increase, the rate requested by the City Council’s finance committee.
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Maine Department of Education awards grants to 7 school-based projects
The LePage administration’s ‘Embrace’ initiative aims to create efficiencies between neighboring school districts.
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Oakland’s McGee named 2017 Principal of the Year by statewide group
Jennifer McGee, principal of Atwood Primary School in Oakland, said she feels like ‘the luckiest principal in the world.’
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LePage to hold town hall meeting at USM on April 18
The governor is returning to a venue where he had spirited exchanges with audience members over the state’s opioid crisis and his support of proposals to block Muslims from entering the country.
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California case begins fight against ‘free speech zones’ on college campuses
While supporters say such policies keep campuses safer, First Amendment advocates say they’re unconstitutional.
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Augusta to apply for funds to replace school
But even if state funding is approved, that would not necessarily result in a new elementary school.
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Finance panel backs additional $800,000 in cuts to Portland school budget
Finance committee members lament the elimination of long-term improvements but endorse a $104.8 million spending plan that will increase taxes for schools by 2.5 percent.
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Lincoln Academy suspends administrator after arrest on drunken-driving charge
Associate Head of School Andrew Mullin, who will miss 12 days of work and be referred to a counselor, issues a public apology.