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Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

Poland-based RSU 16 eyes a status quo budget

by Steve Collins March 29, 2021

Officials hope to avoid cuts while postponing moves to bolster educational offerings.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education

Jay middle, high school students learning remotely due to COVID-19 cases

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

One student at each school was in close contact with students and staff.

Maine, Schools & Education

Colby College receives $1.5 million donation for arts, athletics facilities

by Greg Levinsky March 28, 2021March 28, 2021

The donation by Kate Lucier O’Neil, a 1985 Colby graduate, and her husband, Ford E. O’Neil, will help fund the college’s Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center and the forthcoming Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts.

Maine, Schools & Education

After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall

by Greg Levinsky, Emily Duggan and Taylor Abbott March 27, 2021March 27, 2021

Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools & Education

Portland singer starts nonprofit to help women of color into tech careers

by Ray Routhier March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Janay Woodruff, who performs as JanaeSound, is raising money and awareness for the project through virtual reality performances and a free streaming concert Saturday.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education

Jay-based school district budget hearing April 15, vote April 27

by Pam Harnden March 25, 2021

The hearing is set for 6 p.m. April 15 with the referendum vote taking place at the polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls April 27.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston school board aims for sustainable budget

by Karen Kreworuka March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

The committee will continue deliberations next week over how much to increase local taxes.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Maine bill would require transparency about pesticides at schools

by Associated Press March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Democratic Sen. Mattie Daughtry of Brunswick wants to require schools to submit pest management logs to state authorities, and post inspection results publicly.