Meetings, workshops and a community forum are planned in January.
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Scarborough readies itself to craft a new school solution
The Board of Education voted to hire the same architects that worked on 2023’s failed $160 million school project, but school and town officials said they are ready for a fresh approach.
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Scarborough students learn while gathering data on crab species
Educators say the work gives kids a hands-on learning experience in an enjoyable outdoor setting.
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Scarborough seeks members for School Building Advisory Committee
The Phase 2 committee is tasked with coming up with a solution to the town’s overcrowded schools in time to go to the November ballots next year.
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Scarborough entering next phase in push for school project
A new School Building Advisory Committee will be appointed to whittle recommendations down to one plan.
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Scarborough’s new superintendent ready for the challenges ahead
Diane Nadeau said finding a long-term solution to the district’s overcrowded schools and keeping up with the changing needs of students are among her top priorities.
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School Notebook: July 24
Avesta awards two scholarships Two students received $1,000 scholarships from Avesta Housing. The scholarships are awarded annual to Avesta Housing residents enrolled in a post-secondary education program, including college, graduate school, trade school or a certificate program, within the next 12 months. Gertrude Armelle Akimfura of Westbrook plans to attend the University of Southern Maine […]
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Four proposals on table this fall to solve overcrowded school problem in Scarborough
The School Building Advisory Committee will work this summer to educate residents about the four options and solicit feedback.
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Local parents’ pushback against smartphones picks up speed
The Turn the Tide Coalition, with members from throughout Cumberland County, seeks to put an end to phone-centered childhoods and get kids thinking creatively, playing and interacting again.
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Council Corner: Working toward a school solution takes a village
After the failed school referendum in November 2023, Town Council and school board leadership knew that we had a responsibility to lead our community through the contentious time and toward a solution for our school facility needs. The weight of how to navigate the next steps was not lost on any of us. While we […]