Republicans hope 20-year-old spending cap helps cut Mills’ budget

If left unamended, a safety valve tied to Maine's commitment to fund 55% of public education could chop almost half of Gov. Janet Mills' $900 million proposal.

What is the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?

The law is intended to provide homeless students the same educational opportunities as housed students by removing any barriers to learning.

How to help homeless youth and families in the region

Housing crisis drives rise in youth homelessness

Educators and homeless advocates are growing increasingly alarmed by a surge in the number of homeless youth.

Homeless in Maine: Rising number of homeless teens face grim future

Many of them lack a stable, supportive family, and end up creating their own 'family' on the street with other homeless youths.

Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.

Winthrop superintendent seeks $100K to bring school parking lot into compliance with accessibility requirements

Superintendent Jim Hodgkin will ask the town to designate the funds for a mandatory paving project at the Winthrop Grade School. The cost increased from a year ago when the initial estimate was made.

Federal funding for 37 positions in Lewiston schools to end next year

Officials will be forced to either cut or move these positions into the local budget.

Families in the Rumford area share their reasons for homeschooling their children

Darcy Klein, the director of River Valley Homeschoolers of Maine, created her homeschoolers’ support group so that others will know that they aren’t alone and that there are other families who are willing to share their own homeschooling experiences with them.

Auburn plans to cut two dozen positions from proposed school budget

Of the 23.5 positions being cut, 15.5 are educators spread across nearly all of Auburn's schools.