Auburn bus driver given fond farewell on last day

After 19 years of driving a school bus, the children and families along Bob Bryant's route say it won't be the same without him.

Justice Department backs parents suing Maine over tuition for religious schools

Three couples are challenging state law and seeking reimbursement for their children's tuition to religious schools.

LRTC students in high demand

Lewiston Regional Technical Center students are quickly finding high-paying jobs in their fields as employers seek skilled tradesmen.

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.

PHOTOS: Auburn students give back to community

PHOTOS: Young actors present Shakespeare in Auburn

Use of restraint and seclusion on the rise in Maine schools, advocacy group says

A report by Disability Rights Maine cites 'clear and troubling trends' in schools' use of restraint and seclusion, especially among students with disabilities.

Gov. Mills urges USM grads to embrace ‘world of opportunity’ in Maine

She delivers the keynote address to more than 900 University of Southern Maine graduates on a day that saw commencement ceremonies at colleges across the state.

Bill to raise starting salaries for teachers passes Legislature

LD 898 proposes raising the minimum salary of certified K-12 teachers to $40,000 a year.

Maine lawmakers take a step closer to offering pre-kindergarten programs statewide

The bill directs the Department of Education to set standards for pre-kindergarten programs, but school districts will be given until the 2023-24 to start.