Kamron King, a deaf freshman, enjoys being the Bulldogs mascot so much that he even studied for it.
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Portland police investigate hate crime reported by high school students
The four black Casco Bay ninth-graders told police that an older white teen made a ‘derogatory and racist statement’ to them outside the school and then brandished a knife.
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Commentary: I can’t support $60 million Portland school bond, City Councilor Ray says
It has several drawbacks, including a narrow focus on four of the district’s 17 facilities in need of upkeep.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland School Department’s role in political push for borrowing questioned
The superintendent helped an outside group send pro-renovations fliers home in student backpacks, but two city councilors say that’s improperly supporting the campaign.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland school board wants $5 million in capital improvement funds
The request comes amid a debate over a proposed bond issue to renovate four elementary schools.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Report: Portland schools will need $321 million in upkeep over next 20 years
The capital-needs report comes as officials debate a $70 million bond to improve four elementary schools.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools
A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Anonymous donor gives additional $450,000 for arts program in Portland schools
The money will keep the 4-year-old Culture Club running for another three years.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland council sends school bond to committee; November vote unlikely
Councilors say the panel is needed to build consensus for the $70.6 million plan for upgrades at four schools.
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Portland school board endorses $70 million renovation plan
After parents speak passionately in favor of the improvements at four elementary schools, board members reject a proposal for a $40 million borrowing plan.