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Schools and Education

Published
June 22, 2020

Maine Catholic schools to reopen classrooms this fall

Students in eight schools from Biddeford to Bangor will receive in-classroom instruction, although online options are available if requested.
Published
June 22, 2020

Most Bowdoin students will stay off campus this fall, taking classes online

College President Clayton Rose says it made the most sense to dedicate resources to a single mode of learning rather than attempt a hybrid of online and in-person teaching.
Published
June 22, 2020

UMaine System trustees to consider tuition increase in new $559 million budget

The budget calls for an average tuition increase of 2.5 percent for in-state undergraduates as trustees try to navigate uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
June 21, 2020

Waterville’s Thomas College takes steps to address racism with task force

President Laurie Lachance said the group will focus on equity, diversity and social justice headed by two professors.
Published
June 19, 2020

Waterville Board of Education to interview three candidates

The candidate appointed to a seat vacated recently by Julian Payne of Ward 5 could run again in November to serve the remainder of Payne's unexpired term of two years, which ends in 2022.

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Published
June 19, 2020

Thomas College graduates 250 in virtual celebration

The college shared a commencement video on Saturday morning, where commencement speeches were shared from students, faculty, alumni, and guest speakers.
Published
June 19, 2020

Skowhegan holds in-person graduation ceremonies on Saturday

The school had a series of 15-minute ceremonies on Saturday, where students graduated in groups of six, allowing for proper guidelines to be followed and students to return to school one more time.
Published
June 18, 2020

Skowhegan area school board aims to get students back in school, select a new mascot

Assistant Superintendent John Moody said the district is working toward having students back in school safely next fall and has also restarted the process of selecting a new mascot.
Published
June 18, 2020

Fairfield area school district livestreams budget hearing due to pandemic

District residents were invited to call in to comment on the proposed 2020-21 budget — with its 2.68% increase — but no one called.
Published
June 18, 2020

Richmond RSU 2 withdrawal committee to work on proposed school budget

The withdrawal committee is still working toward a June 30 deadline for a proposed budget for the first year of a standalone Richmond school district, as well as a negotiated withdrawal agreement.