Students raised over $2,000 for Operation Reboot Outdoors in Turner.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Chewonki Elementary and Middle School to close in June
The board voted to close the school after it was unable to find a model to sustain it financially, according to a Chewonki spokesperson.
Technology and cybersecurity plans on RSU 9 officials’ radar screens
Mt. Blue High School sports programs are growing and setting the standard for high school sportsmanship, while the subject of tightening cybersecurity is on the horizon for Superintendent Christian Elkington.
Another Spruce Mountain student expelled indefinitely
The 15-year old from Livermore is the third high school student to be barred from the campus in less than a month.
Voters approve a $5.48 million grant for vocational school in Mexico
The money will enhance welding, culinary arts and outdoor skills and leadership programs.
RSU 10 voters approve $91.8 million school for Mexico
It is the second time the project has been supported by voters.
RSU 4 voters approve corrective budget validation referendum
Residents of Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield vote yes on corrected warrant article for additional local funds.
Lisbon voters pass firetruck purchase, elect 2 to School Committee
Laura Craig and Kelli Rogers received the highest number of votes, earning them each a three-year term on the Lisbon School Committee.
Gender identity policy debate continues during SAD 17 school board meeting
PARIS — Public concern and input about Maine School Administrative School District 17’s proposed policy ACAAA gender identity continued Monday night when about 30 community members attended the school board of directors’ meeting. In an 11-7 vote, directors approved the first reading of the policy during their Oct. 17 meeting. A community forum was held […]
Too young to vote, Lisbon teen helps work the polls instead
After attending Dirigo Girls’ State this summer, Helena Kay preregistered to vote at 16 and applied to be a poll worker.