Why are fewer Maine students playing high school sports?

Participation in athletics in Maine dropped by 12% over the past 10 years, far higher than the national rate of decline. Pandemic-era disruptions are only part of the answer.

Officials work to curb unruly behavior by students at high school games

Many schools are taking a proactive approach with students, while Portland Public Schools recently imposed a strict policy for students in reaction to 'verbal and physical altercations.'

Deering student who died in Presumpscot River came from Angola, helped others adjust

Authorities began looking for Pedro Matala, 18, on Sunday afternoon after friends told them he went under while swimming but did not resurface. They found his body Sunday night.

High school graduations are back, and in-person, after a year of difficult lessons

Deering High School's outdoor ceremony at Memorial Field marks a return to some sense of normalcy.

Superintendent backs Deering High principals over Breonna Taylor tweet

Their statement expressing outrage over a grand jury's decision not to indict police for the Louisville woman's death met backlash on social media.

Portland schools respond to allegations of harassment, racism involving faculty and staff

The district outlines complaint procedures and says it will investigate, after a former student gathered responses from students and alumni.

Deering High student dies in lawn-mowing accident on Peaks Island

Blain Alves, 16, got trapped between the mower he was operating and a parked boat.

Deering High students defend their school amid concerns about safety and discipline

While they say rumors about several incidents led to a drop in enrollment, they admit there’s room for improvement.

More students opt for Portland High over Deering, perceiving safety issues

Superintendent Xavier Botana attributes the enrollment shift to 'a number of high-profile incidents.'

Family disputes police finding of no crime in stabbing death of Portland man