A security video from early Wednesday morning shows two people running around the buses, causing an estimated $12,000 in damage.
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Portland superintendent offers new list of cuts to reduce school budget by $1.1 million
Xavier Botana avoids some of the controversial items he originally proposed, choosing to eliminate a handful of positions among other cuts to get the school spending plan down to $110.6 million.
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Our View: U.S. getting low marks from foreign students
Maine isn’t immune as competition, cost and Trump-era immigration policies drive down overseas enrollment, forcing programming and job cuts.
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Portland council votes 7-2 to reduce school budget by $1.1 million
The school board now will have to look for areas where it can reduce its $112 million spending plan before it is sent to voters on June 12.
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Iraqi refugee’s story reveals pathway to American dream
The Portland man is among a growing number of English language learners who have turned to the Biddeford Adult Education program.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cumberland second-grade teacher among 16 honored as county teachers of the year
Connie Russell, who works at Mabel Wilson School, is among the finalists for Maine Teacher of the Year.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Buxton principal warns of pinworm outbreak at elementary school
In a letter to parents, the principal says the school is disinfecting and cleaning surfaces.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: School rankings measure more than achievement
Rich kids are not inherently smarter than poor kids, making the gap between them disturbing.
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Veteran of academia hired to lead new UMaine graduate school of business
J. Michael Weber starts his post this summer, the first dean appointed to head the new program under the Maine Center for Graduate Professional Studies.
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Maine Voices: Success of women in Portland Adult Ed would make ‘Aunt Bar’ proud
When it comes to what’s important, Barbara Bush was a power of example within her own family, too.