UMF Longfellow workshop hones teenagers’ craft

In intensive writing workshop, teens work with published authors and UMF faculty members to explore different genres, including the release of "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee.

Kingfield to vote on leaving SAD 58

Following a row about the budget and a feud between teachers and the school board, voters in Kingfield might have had enough of the district.

Studying how traumatic childhood events affect health

Former Salt Institute students present plan to rescue school

The nonprofit's directors, who announced last month that the school will close, plans to respond to Save Salt's proposal by the end of July.

Augusta elementary school pupils to get standards-based grading

The Augusta Board of Education voted to establish a 1-to-4 system for all students from kindergarten through sixth grade, replacing a hybrid system established in 2008.

Oakland discovers $170,000 school mix-up that will hike taxes

Town officials complain Oakland will spend more than expected in school taxes because tax rate calculations were based on inaccurate information provided by the school district.

RSU 9 board OKs $32M revised school budget total

Residents of the Farmington-based school district, who rejected the board's first attempt, will get to weigh in on the new version July 21, followed by another referendum.

The gender imbalance in education raises important questions

Augusta elementary schools may implement new grading system

The school district first tried to upgrade its elementary school report cards in 2008, but push back from parents meant the adoption of a dual reporting system.

RSU 9 board to make a third attempt at budget Tuesday

After two meetings to make significant budget cuts, the board will reconvene to address the rejected $32.25 million budget.