Bill would require Maine schools to allow students 30 minutes to eat lunch

Advocates say 20-minute lunches do not give students enough time, resulting in food waste.

Weapons confiscated from 2 Lewiston elementary students Tuesday

The incidents, which occurred at Connors and McMahon elementary schools, were not connected.

Otisfield Community School portable unit’s entry ramp, stairs approved

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Paul Bickford announces inaugural Hall of Fame inductees as this year's cheering and girls basketball teams presented their championship trophies at the school board meeting.

Lewiston school officials propose deeper cuts to special education

The district may cut half a million dollars budgeted for out-of-district special education placements that it does not expect to use this school year.

Photos: Spring break is over, now back to the grind

As enrollment grows, Maine community colleges look at options for housing students

Enrollment in Maine's community colleges is up 12% since the state created a free tuition program, but student housing is falling short of demand at many campuses.

Turner teacher reflects on 5 decades of teaching

With a career spanning nearly 54 years, Larry Sirois has taught math longer than most Mainers have been alive.

Rising number of MSAD 52 students turn to adult education to graduate

Three years after the pandemic, MSAD 52's adult education high school diploma program has a record number of students enrolled.

Auburn school officials plan cuts to athletic programs

Administrators say the cuts were necessary to help offset rising transportation and athletic training costs.

Rumford-based school district hopes to cut $195,000 more from budget proposal

Board Chairman Greg Buccina of Rumford and Director Jerry Wiley of Buckfield want town assessments' increase less than 5%.