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Schools and Education

Published
November 19, 2017

U.S. Rhodes scholars class includes record 10 African-Americans

A transgender man is also among the 32 Americans to receive full scholarships for post-graduate studies at Oxford University.
Published
November 16, 2017

UMaine student discovers new species of wasp in Harpswell – and it doesn’t sting

Hillary Morin Peterson of Brunswick, now a grad student in Pennsylvania, named the insect in honor of her home state.
Published
November 16, 2017

Skowhegan area school board asked to reconsider ‘Indian’ mascot

A group of local professionals wrote a letter to ask the SAD 54 board to vote again on changing the "Indians" nickname for its sports teams.
Published
November 15, 2017

Work begins on Spurwink expansion in Chelsea

The organization, which offers behavioral health and education services for children, plans new classrooms and housing for residential students in Chelsea.
Published
November 14, 2017

Maine Girls’ Academy to add middle school in the fall

The private Portland school hopes to enroll 15 to 18 students in grades 7 and 8 for a start.

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Published
November 13, 2017

Winslow council discusses next steps for school bond issue

The council is looking at forming a new committee after the $10.33 million bond failed at the polls.
Published
November 12, 2017

Indian mascot still in play at Skowhegan schools

Local school officials say there is no debate to change the name on any agenda.
Published
November 9, 2017

New directive in place for Augusta ed tech punished for telling colleague ‘I will pray for you’

Because of the publicity the complaint received, school employees have received 'some highly inappropriate and profane communications,' a School Department attorney said.
Published
November 9, 2017

Choral album made by Oakland area students nominated for Grammy Award

Students in the choral programs in the Oakland-based school district recorded "Songs of Darkness and Hope," about the Holocaust, in April 2016.
Published
November 8, 2017

Winslow officials eye compromise after school bond fails at polls

Voters on Tuesday rejected the proposed $10.33 million bond to renovate and consolidate Winslow schools, forcing officials to take another look, with the junior high building set to close in two years.