Repeated leadership changes spark uncertainty among SAD 75 parents

Superintendent Steve Connolly announced his resignation last Thursday, claiming the political and ideological beliefs of some were dividing the district.

Midcoast schools close for deep cleaning after outbreak of respiratory illness

Dozens of students in Topsham and Harpswell have contracted a virus believed to be RSV.

Topsham-area school board begins in-person interviews in superintendent search

Robert Lucy has been serving as interim superintendent for MSAD 75 since July 2021.

Topsham-area school superintendent to recommend dropping mask mandate

Announcement comes following protest in which students refused to mask.

Topsham-area students falling behind in math, English

More than 55% of students were below or well below the state expectations in math and 45% of students scored poorly in English during the 2018-2019 school year.

Harpswell school board member cites ‘toxic’ atmosphere as reason for resignation

Maine School Administrative District 75 school board member Alison Hawkes resigned Jan. 19.

During heated meeting, Topsham-area board votes to require masks in schools

Topsham-area schools call for more teachers in order to open full-time

Hiring additional staff members is the next step in the district’s “feather-in” approach to bring kindergarteners and first graders back to full-time, in-person learning on Dec. 7, said MSAD75 Superintendent Shawn Chabot.

Despite pandemic, Midcoast districts report strong start to school year

Regional School Unit 1, Regional School Unit 5 and Maine School Administrative District 75 students walked back into the classrooms Tuesday, wearing masks and keeping their distance as they start the year.

Parents alarmed as Topsham-area school bus routes could be cut or consolidated

MSAD 75 is looking at eliminating some bus stops and routes down shorter side roads, which has some parents worried about safety.