The proposal is $3.7 million more than this year.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Gov. Mills to speak at Thomas College graduation in Waterville
Thomas College will hold the in-person commencement on May 11 at the Alfond Athletic Center.
Spruce Mountain High School seeks long-term substitute for special education
The person must be qualified by the state and have a background check.
Israel-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus, Columbia University begins suspensions
Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday.
As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
The protest kicked off a day of drama at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, known as Sciences Po.
Columbia protesters say they’re at an impasse with administrators, will continue anti-war camp
The announcement after 2 days of exhaustive negotiations comes as Columbia’s president faces harsh criticism from faculty.
Photo Album: Litchfield students enjoy pool time
Students search for salamanders and wade through a vernal pool during annual field trip
Wales-based school district moves forward with proposed budget
RSU 4 faces uphill battle to secure the funding it says it needs to ensure quality education for district students.
Dixfield-based school district approves budget, retains sports and after-school programs
The Regional School Unit 56 board of directors hired Kaelyne Thompson as Dirigo High School principal and Sara Thurston as athletics and activities director for the district, both to begin their positions July 1.