Early releases will continue in Spruce Mountain schools next year

Regional School Unit 73 directors voted 12-2 to approve the calendar for 2023-24.

Photo Album: Third graders from Carrie Ricker School explore Litchfield vernal pools

Volunteers with the Litchfield Conservation Commission, Smithfield Plantation trustees and Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed organized the field trip that has been happening for over 15 years.

Former Portland teacher files federal lawsuit against district, former superintendent

Eric Poulin filed the suit in federal court on Wednesday saying he was retaliated against for raising concerns about staffing levels.

Proposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House

Amid a rise in mass shootings nationwide, Maine legislators consider how to keep the state's students safe.

Coach, parent ask for return of soccer at Dirigo High School next year

The soccer program was one cut made by the RSU 56 board of directors at their April 11 meeting to reach their proposed $13.55 million budget for the 2023-24 school year.

Spruce Mountain School District budget passes

The total vote from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls was 397-256.

Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for second year

USM opens new training facility for nursing students

The training facility includes a simulation lab that replicates hospital rooms and an athletic and physical training teaching room.

Police launch investigation after Cony student posts photo of gun, ‘concerning words’ on social media

Additional police officers are stationed at Cony Middle and High School following the post made by a student who is not currently in the United States.

Lewiston School Committee reduces tax impact, makes no further cuts

The revised budget would have a tax rate increase of $1.34, or an increase of $268 on a property valued at $200,000.