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8 groups of Maine high schools are seeking funding to combine

Eight groups submitted Part I applications to the Maine Department of Education for a regional high school plan.
The plan envisions a merged high school with a regional tech center and higher education components to train students and support local industry.
Only one of the eight projects is expected to be funded, with a second detailed application due this October.
The initiative targets aging buildings, rising costs, and declining enrollment across Maine districts.
Portland, Ellsworth, Wiscasset, Boothbay, and other communities are among the districts weighing consolidation options.
Some districts plan to keep local identities by partnering with nearby technical centers rather than closing schools outright.
The anticipated facility would still serve multiple sending schools and a regional partner network.
The article highlights that the state’s Major Capital School Construction Program is a key funding route.
Some proposals, like those in Portland and Waldo County, reflect ongoing discussions over consolidation in Maine.
The article notes that a detailed Part II application is due in October for qualifying projects.

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