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Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
RSU 73 board approves bus purchase, new social worker position
Directors were told of a new clothing closet being formed at Spruce Mountain Elementary School.
RSU 9 approves plan to retire $1.9 million in accrued salaries
Business Manager Kris Pottle presented the 5-year plan to pay down the expense in a previous meeting but had been directed to work on additional scenarios: two plans that would pay off the expense in one year and two plans that would take three years.
Propane gas smell empties Jay schools
The odor was due to a malfunctioning vaporizer, which was fixed by a Dead River technician.
College students more than doubled their voting rate in 2018, study finds
The study found that 40 percent of students who are eligible to vote cast ballots last year, up from 19 percent in 2014.
Reorganization aims to boost UMaine law school’s enrollment and finances
The University of Maine System trustees approve the reorganization, and initial steps toward a name change for the University of Southern Maine.
Camden high school student at center of lawsuit is arrested
The mother of the student accused by a classmate of sexual assault filed a lawsuit saying her son’s suspension from school violated his constitutional rights.
School resource officer already having an impact at Spruce Mountain schools
Darin Gilbert won’t often be found in his office because he spends most of his time with the students so they see law enforcement in a positive light.
Ex-Brunswick teacher now faces 35 counts of assault against minors
Joshua King, 32, of Wiscasset is indicted on 10 new charges.
UMF student accused of sexual misconduct sues UMaine System, claims gender bias
He says he was denied due process when he was suspended without a hearing.