A 10-year, $3.8 million bond referendum will be held Feb. 24. Objections to the proposed bus garage include traffic congestion, loss of property tax revenue and increased pressure on taxpayers.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Mad Science workshop held in Lewiston
Atomic Alex and his dinosaurs invade the library to educate and entertain children and adults.
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As Maine student enrollment declines, districts face consequences, and seek opportunities
The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine’s school funding formula and construction backlog.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Western Maine school competes in WinterKids Winter Games
Community Regional Charter School in Skowhegan is taking part in the 2026 WinterKids Winter Games, a monthlong statewide outdoor learning and wellness challenge for Maine schools.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
7th school district added to Maine lawsuit challenging transgender policies
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing districts over policies about transgender athlete participation in sports, which it say conflicts with state law.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine school buses may soon change after deaths of 2 students
Maine lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on a proposal to require and fund crossing arms on all school buses.
Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Andover projects $1.58 M budget for school year
The budget includes Andover Elementary and payment for students attending SAD 44 and RSU 10 schools.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Southern Maine, Lewiston students plan to walk out of class or skip school to protest ICE
Students in Portland, Gorham, Yarmouth and Lewiston have planned demonstrations Friday in conjunction with a national strike, while pupils at some Midcoast schools say they will walk out Monday.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
For some western Maine families, homeschooling is all about having choice
For many Maine families, homeschooling emerges not as a first choice but as a response to an education system that doesn’t always meet individual needs, beliefs or learning styles.