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Gov. Janet Mills announces $12.3 million expansion of statewide apprenticeship programs

by Christopher Wheelock June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

Young adults are offered the opportunity to learn a skill or trade through paid, on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Cape Elizabeth, South Portland students walk out of class to protest gun violence

by Kelley Bouchard June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

The protest march was organized by students and parents in the wake of last week’s school shooting in Texas.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education

Spruce Mountain student charged with terrorizing Friday after threatening note found

by Pam Harnden June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

The student at the middle school in Jay was placed under house arrest with a guardian.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Speaking out against conflict and punishment in schools, Lewiston students take to the stage

by Vanessa Paolella June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

Since March, 26 seventh graders have worked with Maine Inside Out staff to create two unique performances. It’s the start of a two-year partnership between the middle school and the Lewiston-based nonprofit.

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Rumford-based school district budget passes unanimously

by Marianne Hutchinson June 2, 2022June 3, 2022

A proposed $91.8 million school in Mexico will be voted on June 14.

Local & State, Schools & Education

UMaine System’s vice chancellor, chief legal officer resigns over stress

by Emily Duggan June 2, 2022June 3, 2022

Vice Chancellor Jim Thelen’s departure is not related to the fallout from the failed University of Maine at Augusta presidential search, according to university officials.