National Spelling Bee ends in an unprecedented 8-way tie

The co-champions are declared after 5 straight perfect rounds.

Photos: Spruce Mountain Adult Education confers diplomas

Saco middle schooler comes up short of finals at national spelling bee

Maine State Spelling Bee champ Sebastian Shields was not among the group of 50 spellers who advanced to Thursday's final round.

Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System

Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine's university system July 1.

The school bathroom decision: Open door policy or no?

Students want privacy. Schools want to keep kids from doing things they shouldn't behind closed doors.

Spruce Mountain Middle School principal hired as RSU 73 superintendent

Directors approved hiring Scott Albert effective July 1.

Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion

A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.

Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk

A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.

Measles case at Madison schools, Skowhegan hospital raise awareness of vaccination need

Madison school officials say the incubation period has passed in a single case of measles, but they have sent home a letter advising parents to be mindful of the situation and to call the school nurse with questions.

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith leader named UMF’s next president

Edward Serna, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, will take over as president at the University of Maine at Farmington on July 1.