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Schools and Education

Published
October 20, 2016

UMaine System posts first look at plan for $150 million graduate center

Trustees are asked to sign off on $15 million in first-stage funding to get it off the ground.
Published
October 20, 2016

This election, do we show up or crumble?

An analysis of choices in races for the Maine State Legislature raise questions about our options and democratic participation.
Published
October 19, 2016

Augusta council, school board candidates debate

Hopefuls running for two contested races for City Council and one for Board of Education responded to questions from the estimated 50 people in attendance including Cony High School students.
Published
October 19, 2016

Veteran Madison physical education teacher gets Yankee surprise

Janice Vining was joined at her retirement party Wednesday by Maine native and former New York Yankees manager Stump Merrill.
Published
October 19, 2016

Dangerous lead levels detected in water at Benton Elementary School

The school has stopped allowing local water to be used for cooking and drinking, instead using water provided by Poland Spring, officials said.

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Published
October 19, 2016

Alternative school drops bid to be new charter school

Wayfinder says it will stay focused on its work with pregnant teens and high school dropouts.
Published
October 18, 2016

Two Maine charter schools get strong support for renewal

A state commission must decide whether to renew the charters of two schools that have been open for five years, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences and the Cornville Regional Charter School.
Published
October 18, 2016

Students from across Maine take part in science day in Augusta

Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and mineral rocks at the Maine State Museum.
Published
October 17, 2016

National high school graduation rates reach record high

The White House boasts that the graduation rate has increased by about 4 percent points since the 2010-2011 school year.
Published
October 16, 2016

At Southern Maine Community College, serving up a brunch to remember

Graduates of the class of 2010 culinary arts program prepare a fundraising meal to honor a classmate who was killed during a home invasion in Texas.