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Night Hawk is ready to go on tour, but first they have a graduation to attend
PORTLAND, Maine — Across the country, there are countless college bands. Friends who get together to play music, but then move on to their careers after their college years are over. That’s not the case for the members of Night Hawk. Night Hawk is made up of seniors...
Deering High Explores AI: Local Students Engage in Future Tech through Critical Thinking
At Deering High School, teacher Ms. Kristin Leffler recently conducted a class exercise in her Global Issues course on Artificial Intelligence (AI). She presented her students with two paragraphs, one written by her and another by AI, and asked them to identify the AI-generated text. This sparked a discussion on AI's applications in education, its need for regulation, and its current limitations.
RSU 21 School Board wants to move forward after ex-chair's 'hurtful' post against teachers
KENNEBUNK, Maine — RSU 21 School Board member Peter Sentner said Monday he was ready to resign from his position if then-chair Erin Nadeau did not step down from hers, following an incendiary remark she made against a group of teachers on social media. “I would not let it...
Kickstart Your Child's Summer: New July Programs for Preschoolers at The Hub
The Hub is introducing new summer programs for preschool children aged 3-5. These programs, available throughout July, are designed to help prepare children for preschool or kindergarten. The activities include circle time, which involves playing, singing, and learning about daily routines like the date and weather.
Deering High School Marks 150 Years with Grand Reunion and Local Dignitaries
Deering High School recently celebrated its 150th anniversary with a reunion event on Saturday. The event attracted many alumni who came to celebrate their shared history. Notable attendees included Maine House Representative Samuel Lewis Zager, Portland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ryan Scallon, and Deering's principal, Dr. Jake Giessman.
10 Best High Schools in Maine, According to U.S. News & World Report
Maine has some great high schools, and 10 of the best are surprising. WMTW reported that a new study from U.S. News & World Reports ranked the best public high schools across the country. It looked at over 17,000 schools, and 126 from Maine made the list. They use six...
Casco Bay High School's first and only principal to step down
PORTLAND, Maine — Helping launch a new high school is something few educators experience. Derek Pierce has done it twice. Twenty-five years ago, he helped establish Poland Regional High School. Then, in 2005, he was part of the team that launched Casco Bay High School in Portland. Eighty students were enrolled 19 years ago, but Pierce said they had no location or teachers.
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