President David Flanagan says the university should consider holding on to the land while selling or leasing the seven single-family residential homes.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Lockdown 101: School staff join in active-shooter training
Staffers threatened by a gunman drill to avoid becoming sitting ducks.
Health officials suspect food contamination made 22 Portland schoolchildren ill
The children, who all recovered quickly, started throwing up an hour after lunch Tuesday. A pickled beet salad is under suspicion.
Edgecomb teacher, finalist for $1 million prize, awaits announcement
Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning, heads for Dubai, where the winner of the first-ever Global Teacher Prize will be announced on Sunday.
N.J. college administrator named USM president
Harvey Kesselman says his top priority is increasing student recruitment and retention in order to boost tuition revenue.
Portland superintendent proposes 1.2 percent increase in school budget
Emmanuel Caulk tells the School Board that the 2015-16 budget reflects a nearly $1 million reduction in state funding, based on the governor’s proposed state budget.
Farmington elementary school principal recognized as Maine’s best
Tracy Williams, principal of Farmington’s Mallett School, was praised for her work in developing a positive school culture.
USM president predicts more budget woes
David Flanagan says despite deep cuts, ‘what we’ve done, at best, is bought you a year.’
Belfast student sits silent for pledge, gets sent to principal
A national group says the boy had personal and religious reasons for not wanting to say the Pledge of Allegiance. The superintendent says he was copying South Portland students who have stressed that the pledge is optional.
UMaine System to consider selling Bangor headquarters
The university system offices would relocate to campuses in Orono, Bangor and Augusta.