Officials have plans to raise attendance, graduation and proficiency rates.
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Soaring construction costs could affect new Edward Little High School project
Voters approved a budget of $122 million for a new Edward Little High School in June 2019.
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Active-shooter drills in schools ineffective, possibly harmful, report says
Local school officials say they conduct lockdown drills as mandated by state law but avoid simulations that involve students.
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2 Edward Little teachers heading to polar regions
The social studies teachers are among 11 educators nationwide to win spots in the research program.
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Lewiston schools take closer look at bullying
The School Committee agreed Monday night to expand its policy to address the widespread problem using a restorative justice model.
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Brunswick woman to compete for Miss America
The Philadelphia native and graduate of Bowdoin College, now serves as an AmeriCorps member through the LearningWorks Aim High Program in Portland.
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Harpswell man dies in Brunswick crash
BRUNSWICK — A Harpswell has died after crashing his car on River Road Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Nathan L’Heureux, 26, of Harpswell, died from injuries he suffered in the crash, police said. He was the only person in the vehicle. According to a police, L’Heureux was driving a Subaru Outback that left the road, […]
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Lisbon voters to get $8M infrastructure bond question
LISBON — Voters will weigh in on borrowing more than $8 million to replace failing infrastructure in town. The town proposes a $1.5 million bond for road repairs. Meanwhile, the Lisbon Water Department wants the town to approve borrowing up to $6 million to replace 10,000 feet of pipe and make other improvements. The town plans to put the two bond […]
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Topsham fire displaces eight
TOPSHAM — Eight people were displaced Monday morning after crews “cut holes everywhere” in a Topsham apartment building to access a fire that started between the first and second floors of the three-story building, according to the town’s fire chief. Topsham Fire and Rescue responded to a report of smoke at 14 Front St. at […]
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Baskets, drums draw thousands to Native American market
NEW GLOUCESTER — Thousands gathered Saturday for the daylong Native American Summer Market at Shaker Village, lured by baskets, jewelry and drumming. Among the wares were traditional and fancy baskets made by members of the Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Maliseet and Aroostook Band of Micmac tribes. The tribes collectively make up the Wabanaki Nations, […]