Speakers at three central Maine commencements run the gamut from retired U.S. Army sergeant to Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 sets 2019-20 school calendar
Students in Regional School Unit 73 will start school on August 28 and graduation will be Sunday, June 14, 2020.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Father of teen who drowned during school trip sues Lewiston and the state
The federal lawsuit claims the city and state didn’t follow their safety protocols during the middle school Range Pond visit.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 voters approve $19.6 million budget
RSU 73 budget and validation questions pass by wide margins.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate
The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education
House passes bill to ban Native American mascots in Maine public schools
The Democratic-controlled House voted 88-49 largely along party lines Tuesday to approved the legislation.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Report: Quarter of in-state UMaine System students have tuition and fees covered
The state’s college system says grants and scholarships cover tuition and fees for 4,077 students.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley Lakes Regional School High Honor Roll & Honor Roll
Quarter 3: January 21 – March 29, 2019
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Farmington, students, staff to get look at four finalists for job of university president
The four candidates will visit the UMF campus over the next two weeks and participate in open forums with students, staff and the community.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Beyond the textbook: Maranacook teacher brings World War II to life for students
Shane Gower, admired among his students as the teacher who doesn’t ‘sugarcoat’ history, will be one of 50 teachers who will attend a national World War II conference in Washington, D.C., this summer.