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How Bangor, Portland school districts plan to keep students safe this year

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How Bangor, Portland school districts plan to keep students safe this year

Education

'Unprecedented' rise in student enrollment at Maine's community college due to free tuition

Data from the Maine Community College System shows SMCC had the largest number of new students enrolled from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022.
Local News

'Substantial' need for ed techs, bus drivers as Maine schools struggle to hire before school starts

South Portland Schools' superintendent said the district needs 10 to 15 more ed techs. In Lewiston, the district is looking to find more than 100.
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How parents can support kids' mental health as they head back to school

Coming out of the pandemic, mental health experts say kids are struggling with depression and anxiety at alarming rates.
Back To School

Maine girl donates more than 200 backpacks to fellow students

For five years, Ava Burke has requested backpacks in lieu of birthday gifts to help area students be prepared to go back to school.
Back To School

11-year-old donates more than 200 backpacks to Maine students

For five years, Ava Burke has requested backpacks in lieu of birthday gifts to help area students be prepared to go back to school.
Back To School

Back-to-school supplies drive in Old Town helps families prep for school year

“Given the times in our economy, many families have a hard time getting those supplies they need,” Founder Connor Archer of the Courageous Steps Project said.
Back To School

Courageous Steps Project hosts school supplies drive in Old Town

The drive was organized by The Courageous Steps Project to benefit dozens of eastern Maine schools.
Education

Newport area middle and high school students return to in-person learning Monday

Students were transferred to remote learning in early November after nearly 30 students and school staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Local News

'RetreeUS' helps Maine schools plant orchards

The New Hampshire-based nonprofit has already supplied seeds and education to 55 Maine schools across the state.
Schools That Shine

Maine rolls out state's first electric school bus

The price tag for the electric school bus was about $350,000. 80% of it was paid by a grant from the Volkswagen Emissions Fraud Settlement.
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Arundel school moving to remote learning for week after COVID-19 cases lead to 143 close contacts

Mildred L. Day Elementary in RSU 21 was closed for instruction Tuesday, as families picked up laptops and instructional materials.

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How Bangor, Portland school districts plan to keep students safe this year

'Unprecedented' rise in student enrollment at Maine's community college due to free tuition

'Substantial' need for ed techs, bus drivers as Maine schools struggle to hire before school starts

How parents can support kids' mental health as they head back to school

Maine girl donates more than 200 backpacks to fellow students

11-year-old donates more than 200 backpacks to Maine students

Back-to-school supplies drive in Old Town helps families prep for school year

Courageous Steps Project hosts school supplies drive in Old Town

Newport area middle and high school students return to in-person learning Monday

'RetreeUS' helps Maine schools plant orchards

Maine rolls out state's first electric school bus

Arundel school moving to remote learning for week after COVID-19 cases lead to 143 close contacts

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