Eighty-four graduates from Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland received their high school diplomas.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Gators gear up for children’s mud run challenge
Organized by the Geiger Parent Teacher Organization, the popular rain-or-shine event features an obstacle course mud run for kids of all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Peru students receive bikes for reading books
King Hiram Masonic Lodge 57 in Mexico donated 28 bikes at Dirigo Elementary School.
Edward Little graduation moved to Sunday night
Rain showers are predicted for Saturday evening.
Gov. Janet Mills announces $12.3 million expansion of statewide apprenticeship programs
Young adults are offered the opportunity to learn a skill or trade through paid, on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction.
Cape Elizabeth, South Portland students walk out of class to protest gun violence
The protest march was organized by students and parents in the wake of last week’s school shooting in Texas.
Spruce Mountain student charged with terrorizing Friday after threatening note found
The student at the middle school in Jay was placed under house arrest with a guardian.
Speaking out against conflict and punishment in schools, Lewiston students take to the stage
Since March, 26 seventh graders have worked with Maine Inside Out staff to create two unique performances. It’s the start of a two-year partnership between the middle school and the Lewiston-based nonprofit.
Rumford-based school district budget passes unanimously
A proposed $91.8 million school in Mexico will be voted on June 14.
UMaine System’s vice chancellor, chief legal officer resigns over stress
Vice Chancellor Jim Thelen’s departure is not related to the fallout from the failed University of Maine at Augusta presidential search, according to university officials.