The group has raised $1.2 million so far, nearly enough to complete the first phase of construction.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Auburn school officials fear delays for opening new high school
Cost overruns are estimated at at least $7.5 million.
RSU 16 chooses superintendent from Phillips school district
Current SAD 58 superintendent Todd Sanders will take the helm over the Poland-based regional school district in July.
Feds propose ‘student loan safety net’ alongside forgiveness
The new proposal would cap payments for undergraduate loans at 5% of borrowers’ discretionary pay, cutting their bills in half, and require payments only for those who earn more than about $30,000 a year.
National conservative group files civil rights complaint against Portland schools
Parents Defending Education filed a complaint against the district with the U.S. Department of Education over a group for staff members of color.
Lewiston High School mock trial awarded funds for national championship; Parks elected chairwoman
The School Committee agreed to provide the high school mock trial team with $12,000 to attend the national competition.
Worried about rising costs, Bates College plans budget cuts
College says its finances remain strong, but ‘serious challenges’ are looming.
Thomas College to receive $974,000 in federal money to expand cybersecurity program
The Waterville college is positioning itself to graduate an increasing number of information security analysts to fill available positions in a burgeoning, potentially lucrative field.
‘Heartbeat’ of Greene Central School: Jennifer Simmons recognized for supporting students, staff
The Patience W. Norman Prize for Teacher Excellence was awarded last month.
Rumford Elementary School to reopen after major roof repairs, water damage
The school has been closed since Wednesday but may reopen Friday following air quality test results.