The Portland graduate students analyzed data from LifeFlight to see where it could cut down the time it takes to get in the air.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Auburn area schools to receive a $623,970 federal grant for food processing hub
The project is geared towards getting more local ingredients into schools in an effort to make school meals healthier.
In Portland, multilingual driving schools help new Mainers get behind the wheel
In a rural state like Maine, not having a driver’s license can make it difficult to get to a job or school, or even to the grocery store.
Thousands of Maine children to receive summertime benefit for nutrition
Maine is issuing $120 per eligible child to make up for their school lunches this summer. With nearly 100,000 students automatically enrolled for the benefit, there is confusion as the first batch of EBT cards are arriving in the mail.
Brunswick anti-hunger agency to share $7.4 million federal grant with local groups
The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.
Maine parents ramp up fight to get cellphones out of schools
A coalition of 9 Maine groups is advocating for less technology access for children because they’re worried about how constant technology use might impact mental health.
Lewiston school budget passes third public vote
By midday, there were already a higher number of votes cast than during the first school budget referendum.
Portland planning board to look at expansion of downtown child care
The project would double the number of slots available at the popular Youth and Family Outreach child care center to 110 and build 48 affordable and 12 market-rate apartments.
Biden administration pauses collection on some student loans
A spokesperson for the Education Department said the agency is taking action to support borrowers while meeting the terms of the injunction.
Portland Adult Education graduates celebrate success and sacrifices
The 141 graduates, many of whom came from other countries and worked multiple jobs, took care of family and dealt with homelessness, all while working toward high school diplomas and workforce certificates.