Leonard Ledlum will fill the final year of a three-year term.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
From destruction to restoration, Lewiston students remake Longley School as their own
In the months following a disastrous break-in at Longley School, students and staff have gone beyond basic clean-up to revamp the aging school.
Police, school officials investigate racist graffiti painted on Waterville elementary school
Peter Hallen, assistant superintendent of Waterville Public Schools, said it is important to find those responsible for the graffiti, but having the schools and Waterville community address the issue is critical to spreading awareness and effecting change.
Last resource officer pulled from Auburn schools
Both school resource officers stationed at Auburn were reassigned to patrol duty due to staffing shortages.
RSU 10 to receive $1.16 million for wellness, fitness center at new Mexico school
The center will be available for students, school staff and the community.
Some school officials say student behaviors have improved since last year. Others said it’s grown worse.
Teachers and administrators widely agreed last year that students were acting out more often and more severely than before the pandemic pushed schools to close.
Nomination papers available for Leeds selectmen, MSAD board seats
The three-year positions are currently held by Selectman Dwight Buckley and Director Crystal Barus.
Winthrop School Board bans dogs on school property, but not on public trail
The prohibition on dogs on school property is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, when students return from the holiday break.
Mark Kenney to be next SAD 44 superintendent
BETHEL — To much applause from the school board, Mark Kenney was elected unanimously Monday night, Dec. 19, by the SAD 44 School Board to be the next Superintendent of Schools. Kenney responded, “thank you very much. This is a big deal. I appreciate your trust and we’re going to be ready on July 1 […]
Edward Little High School partners with Central Maine Community College for ‘Spring Ahead’ program
Some seniors will enroll in a full semester of college courses in the spring semester.