School officials say it continues to be difficult to hire all of the staff they need, particularly in special education.
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Teens tune in for car care basics
Prince Memorial Library hosted a car maintenance session for teens, taught by a local auto professional.
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Midcoast school earns recognition from Down East Magazine
The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb announced Monday, Aug. 12, that the school has been awarded “Best Private Elementary School” in Maine by Down East Magazine. CTL serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8 from Harpswell, Bath, Brunswick, Georgetown, Arrowsic, Topsham and other surrounding towns. The school’s mission is to provide a joyful […]
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Bath’s Brightfield School names new head of school
Brightfield School looks forward to a new leader coupled with expanded afterschool programs for the upcoming year.
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Students share Youth Council civic achievements
Maine student panelists and peers from Alaska and Oregon presented the “Supporting Youth Leaders” workshop at the 2024 League of Women Voters (LWV) National Convention, June 27-30 in Washington, D.C. Lianna Holden, 18, Lewiston, Alex Wu, 17, Scarborough, and Maya Eichorn, 19, Kennebunk, helped answer recruitment and retention questions, shared what LWVME’s Youth Council members […]
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More Maine school budgets got rejected or barely passed. Some fear it’s just the start
COVID-19 funds expired this year, and districts need to keep wages competitive in order to attract and retain workers – but taxpayers are pushing back, even if it means a decline in the quality of education.
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Westbrook voters reject $51.7 million school budget
The budget proposal was up 9.6% and would have required a tax rate increase of $1.45.
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Bath-area high school graduates cherish connections made after pandemic lockdown
Morse High School Class of 2024 made the most of its short time making connections with fellow classmates after the COVID-19 pandemic spoiled their first years.
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Mt. Ararat High School has a valedictorian trio
Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham graduates 185 seniors with commencement at noon Sunday, June 9.