Lana Cohen

Press Herald

Lana covers education for the Portland Press Herald. She joins the Press Herald from VTDigger, where she covered Chittenden County, Vermont’s population center. Previously she was a Report for America fellow in Mendocino County, covering environmental news for a digital outlet and a public radio station. She also reported on the environment for digital news outlet, WhoWhatWhy. In her spare time Lana enjoys hiking with her Goldendoodle, Rigby, running, surfing and baking.

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Published
April 21, 2023

Lawmakers propose new standards for recalling local school board members

Two bills would open the door to recall elections for any reason, while a third would require misconduct such as misuse of public funds.
Published
April 20, 2023

Legislators consider bills to stem Maine’s shortage of educators

The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee heard testimony on 8 bills Thursday.
Published
April 18, 2023

Legislators move to create housing subsidies for homeless students

The Legislature’s Committee on Housing votes unanimously on a bill to create a rental assistance program for homeless students and, where applicable, their families.
Published
April 13, 2023

Battle over Maine’s strict mining rules spills into Legislature

Some argue that a proposed lithium mine in western Maine would support renewable energy development and help fight climate change. Others say the potential environmental impacts might not be worth it.
Published
April 12, 2023

Maine legislators consider bills to change state K-12 funding formula

The Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs heard testimony on 8 bills proposing changes to or examination of the state’s K-12 funding formula.
Published
April 10, 2023

Crews fight fire in Old Orchard Beach

Cascade Road was closed from Miles Avenue to Ross Road.
Published
April 7, 2023

Thirty Mainers become citizens at joyful naturalization ceremony

Many waited years to gain citizenship and celebrated the milestone with cheering family members.
Published
April 6, 2023

Lawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary

Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the rejection of school budgets.
Published
April 5, 2023

Mother sues school district for keeping child’s gender expression secret

Amber Lavigne is suing Central Lincoln County School leaders and employees, saying the district did not inform her about her child’s gender expression.
Published
April 2, 2023

Legislature works to fix, or eliminate, popular property tax relief program

The program, which lets some homeowners age 65 and older freeze their bills, has the unintended effect of helping the wealthiest Mainers. Eight separate bills seek a remedy.

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