Maine Schools Close After Receiving Bomb Threats
Schools in the Topsham area and Blue Hill, Maine, canceled classes on Monday after receiving bomb threats that law enforcement later determined to be a hoax.
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New England Grapples With Icy Winter Storm
A messy winter storm brought freezing rain, ice, and snow to New England, causing widespread school closures, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions.
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Maine Doctor Shortage Worsens as Medical School Plan Stalls
A new report reveals a proposed medical school at the University of Maine is financially unfeasible, costing over $250M, despite a severe doctor shortage.
#Maine#Health Care#Medical School
Conservative Groups Target Maine School Boards on Transgender Policies
Conservative parent groups in Maine are orchestrating a statewide campaign to influence school board elections and restrict transgender student rights, leading to policy changes in at least eight dist
#Maine#Education Policy#School Boards
Maine Student Test Scores Show Alarming Long-Term Decline
A new analysis reveals a decade-long decline in Maine's student test scores, with low-income students and those with disabilities falling behind most.
#Education#Maine#Standardized Testing
UMF Earns Top Rankings for Value and Social Mobility
The University of Maine at Farmington has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, securing top 10 rankings for value, social mobility, and public schools.
#University of Maine at Farmington#US News & World Report#College Rankings
DOJ Seeks to Block Portland Schools from Student Data Case
The U.S. Department of Justice is challenging a move by Portland Public Schools to block a federal subpoena for student-athlete data in Maine.
#Portland Public Schools#Department of Justice#Student Privacy
Maine Veterans Education Program Faces Shutdown Over Funding Cut
A University of Southern Maine program helping hundreds of veterans enter college is set to close after the U.S. Department of Education cut its funding.
#Veterans Affairs#Higher Education#University of Southern Maine
Maine School Employee Resigns Over Pronoun Dispute
A Maine educational technician has resigned, stating she was pressured to use male pronouns for a female colleague and enforce it with disabled students.
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