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More Maine school districts vote to ban cell phones
FREEPORT (WGME) -- More Maine school districts are voting to ban smartphones in middle schools and even high schools. More than 30 school districts across the state now have bans in place, and many more are considering it. School staffers say they see too many kids addicted to these devices.
Maine school district lets teachers 'hide' students' gender identities, sparking debate
LEWISTON, Maine (CITC) — A Maine school district policy allows teachers to conceal students' gender identities from their parents, sparking outrage with a parents' rights group. Lewiston Public Schools (LPS) adopted its Transgender and Gender Expansive Students policy in July 2021, and it was highlighted Monday in a report...
Maine Adopts Fiber Installer Certification Program
Jul 1, 2024— Central Maine Community College joined the Fiber Broadband Association’s Optical Telecom Installer Certification program the association announced on Thursday. This program works to combat the workforce shortage for fiber broadband deployment. It will train skilled fiber technicians and lead graduates into long-term careers. The program...
Local students named to the Winter 2024 Dean's List at Bates College
More than 575 students were named to the Dean's List at Bates College for Winter 2024. This honor is earned by students with a 3.92 grade point average or higher. In the Midcoast, the following students were named to the Dean’s List. Gail Curtis and Jack Lawrence, of Rockport;...
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