Bingham students follow through on screen-free pledge

During Screen-Free Week, students and community members put down electronics in favor of other activities like hiking, museum visits and community service.

UMaine Fort Kent president announces retirement

The announcement by Wilson Hess is the latest in a series of changes in top leadership in the seven system campuses that have left only two permanent presidents.

Do we really need more architects in Maine?

Augusta school officials present budget to council

Reliance on fund balance account amid state cost shifting worries officials seeking to maintain level of efficient, quality education.

SAD74 residents approve $9.4 million budget

After Thursday night's district budget meeting, the budget must win voters' approval in a May 12 referendum in order to be adopted.

Fairfield councilors warn of school tax hike

Information session to be held Thursday on proposed budget, which carries about a 5 percent increase.

SAD 74 committee recommends review of cost sharing

Anson-based district school board will consider reviewing formula after Embden residents said they pay too much.

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates celebrates students at career conference

Hundreds of students from the non-profit organization gathered at the Augusta Civic Center Wednesday.

Winthrop school officials tout efficiency upgrades

$1 million bond used for new windows, boilers at middle school, a grade school roof, in addition to other projects.

Joan Benoit Samuelson to speak at UMF commencement

Olympian to deliver address at University of Maine at Farmington graduation May 16.