Ella Wilder, 17, spent 3 years training to assess injuries, provide first aid and help injured people off the mountain at Sunday River.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Maine’s early childhood intervention system was broken. Schools are taking over.
Fifty school districts have already assumed control of preschool and pre-K special education from the state and many more will follow suit in the fall. Although challenges persist, district leaders say the shift has benefited students.
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It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
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Lewiston leaders grapple with school budget: ‘The money simply doesn’t exist’
Councilors and school committee members met Monday to work through an education budget that raises spending even as it cuts 30 positions.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
UMF hosting Blue Crew robotics team for 2026 season
The University of Maine at Farmington is hosting the Blue Crew Robotics Team this season, giving the regional high school program a dedicated workspace on campus.
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UMaine poised to end Spanish degree, suspend medical lab degree
The cuts follow the elimination and suspension of 10 other programs over the past fiscal year across the University of Maine System.
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Under budget challenges, Pownal Elementary School could be repurposed
The RSU 5 board is considering the reconfiguration of Pownal Elementary School into a special education center during a tight budget season.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel mulls partnership with Gould over use of field house
Recreation Director Nate Crooker outlined ways the town can work with Gould Academy on expanding shared recreation opportunities.
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Why are schools in Boothbay receiving bulletproof backpacks?
School and police officials said the initiative to hand out some 100 ‘body shield bags’ is not in response to any specific safety threat.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Newport police investigate alleged assault after school board trans policy debate
Public comment at the Regional School Unit 19 meeting Tuesday night abruptly ended when people started arguing about a student’s suspension.