After a federal lawsuit was filed this summer, some who went to the school in the ’70s and ’80s say they’re still haunted by their experiences at the Bath boarding school.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Maine braces for pre-Christmas snow and the parking bans and travel delays that come with it
Meteorologists say the state is expected to see up to a foot of snow in some areas between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
UNE launching effort to train medical workers on addiction treatment for rural Mainers
A 4-year, $1.6 million grant will allow the university to expand programs designed to equip health care providers to respond to the ongoing opioid crisis.
UMaine receives $3.5 million gift for art museum, honors college
The gift is from the late art historian Linda Zillman, who with her husband, Donald, is the namesake of the university’s art museum.
Co-ed changing areas at new Mexico school spark outrage from some state lawmakers
Rep. Rachel Henderson and Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess said the single-use, fully enclosed athletic prep areas lack privacy walls, and are calling for an inquiry into how building plans were changed.
Goal of $2.6M set for Oxford Hills Middle School construction fundraiser
As the school project enters construction planning, community members are working to privately fund a Maine Principals’ Association–regulation gymnasium and stadium seating for an outdoor education classroom.
Paris Elementary mascot helping to bring good behavior back to buses
The Paris Elementary School mascot — the cardinal — has been pressed into duty as reward for meeting behavior expectations on school bus rides.
Telstar Boosters Club looks to boost more than concessions
Telstar Boosters Club takes on construction, fundraising and fan engagement while continuing to pursue more volunteers.
Maine parents heartbroken after 2 students killed by school buses in a month
Following the deaths of students in Rockland and Standish, parents across the state said they’re devastated by the news but not necessarily more wary of putting their kids on the bus.
Parents of boy killed in Rockland school bus crash pursue legal action against district
A lawyer for Brayden Callahan’s parents said in a notice to the school that they are seeking $10 million, but a state law will likely cap that at $400,000.