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Schools and Education

Published
May 31, 2019

Fairfield area school board reverses some parts of controversial restructuring plan

After spending $417,665 to buy out three former administrators, the board of SAD 49 took steps Thursday to hire replacements for two of the positions.
Published
May 31, 2019

National Spelling Bee ends in an unprecedented 8-way tie

The co-champions are declared after 5 straight perfect rounds.
Published
May 30, 2019

Saco middle schooler comes up short of finals at national spelling bee

Maine State Spelling Bee champ Sebastian Shields was not among the group of 50 spellers who advanced to Thursday's final round.
Published
May 30, 2019

Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System

Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine's university system July 1.
Published
May 26, 2019

Hallowell-area school district proposing $30 million spending plan

The spending increase would make the budget total almost 10% more than last years, but that's because RSU 2 will make its first payment on the new Monmouth school, which is being paid for with a state subsidy.

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Published
May 25, 2019

The school bathroom decision: Open door policy or no?

Students want privacy. Schools want to keep kids from doing things they shouldn't behind closed doors.
Published
May 24, 2019

Colby College to close off sections of road to assure pedestrian safety

The college expects thousands to attend Saturday proceedings and Sunday's commencement and will block off a section of Mayflower Hill Drive
Published
May 24, 2019

Maine spelling champ heads for national competition: watch his raucous sendoff

Sebastian Shields is headed to Washington, D.C, to take on top spellers from across the country.
Published
May 24, 2019

Colby student graduation speaker reflects on four years

Moeketsi Justice Mokobocho, who participated in Colby College's new downtown civic engagement program, is one of about 460 students who will graduate Sunday.
Published
May 24, 2019

‘Inspiring at a young age,’ Day of Caring fosters importance of giving back

Approximately 5,200 students in Kennebec Valley spent time this year applying some elbow grease — and getting a little grimy — taking part in a United Way of Kennebec Valley effort.