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Schools and Education

Published
February 27, 2016

High school ski racers hit the slopes at Kents Hill to help hungry

The event, organized by a Maranacook Community High School junior, raised money for the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn.
Published
February 27, 2016

Message of gender acceptance, inclusion shared at UMF

Freshman Jonas Maines hosted a discussion with his father, Wayne, after telling their family's story of supporting and fighting for Jonas' transgender twin, Nicole.
Published
February 26, 2016

Gardiner among local schools to participate in Read to ME Challenge

Gardiner high school students read to elementary school children, while adults read stories to local middle schoolers.
Published
February 26, 2016

Q: What might be more readable but still challenge test-taking students? A: The new SAT

Emphasizing critical thinking over vocabulary and 'tricky logic questions,' the new version is meant to reflect real-world aptitude in college-bound kids.
Published
February 25, 2016

SAD 74 residents question proposed change in local school taxes

The change would shift more of the tax burden onto Anson residents as the town of Embden proposes to withdraw from the school district.

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Published
February 24, 2016

$29.6 million Augusta school budget draft uses reserves to avoid tax increase

The superintendent warned that the $5.5 million in reserve money is much more than it should be, but the department must be careful not to become accustomed to spending the excess.
Published
February 24, 2016

SAD 74 residents to consider new school tax formula

The proposed change to the way local school tax dollars are raised would shift the amount towns in the Anson-based district would pay as Embden considers leaving.
Published
February 24, 2016

UMaine student’s photo of lobster at its tiniest wins award as science’s finest

The photo by grad student Jesica Waller takes the people's choice award for the Vizzies, a competition sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Popular Science magazine.
Published
February 24, 2016

Waterville police probe phone, computer records in Reiter case

The Kennebec County DA says Waterville police asked for more time to investigate the charge against the former Waterville High School principal, accused of asking a student for sex.
Published
February 24, 2016

Panel backs teacher-student sexual contact bill spurred by Reiter case

Benton Sen. Scott Cyrway's bill proposes discarding the ban's age limit after the former Waterville principal, accused of propositioning an 18-year-old student, was charged with a misdemeanor.