Following concerns over costs, lawmakers on the education committee supported an amended version of the bill. It now goes to the full Legislature.
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4 things to know about Cape Elizabeth’s school budget
The proposed budget would mean an 8.33% increase to the school’s share of the tax rate.
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Supporters object to trans sports referendum ballot language
The secretary of state released draft language this week for how the initiative, which seeks to limit school sports participation and use of bathrooms and similar spaces to a student’s assigned sex at birth, would appear on the November ballot.
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Biddeford appeals to Maine’s highest court over approval of UNE pier project
The appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court concerns a complaint from the city that was previously dismissed by the York County Superior Court.
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South Portland voters could decide whether to close Kaler Elementary
A petition was taken out to save the school by putting the question to voters.
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Portland school district considers giving up central office building
The district is trying to reduce its footprint amid declining enrollment at the same time the city is looking for a new home for its family shelter.
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Old Orchard Beach proposes $41.2 million budget with 6.5% tax hike
The combined municipal and school budget proposal is 7.6% more than this year’s adopted budget.
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How Cumberland-North Yarmouth schools are preparing for major changes
The shifts in grade distribution in MSAD 51’s new One Campus raise hundreds of questions.
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Water damage shuts down Poland Community School for third day
The school has been closed since Monday as crews work to repair the building, according to Regional School Unit 16 officials.
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Vice chair of South Portland School Board resigns
Adrian Dowling steps down days after recall papers were taken out against him and board Chair Rosemarie De Angelis.