The team has ranked higher in each of the last three national competitions in which it has participated.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Jay-based school district returning to late arrivals for professional development next year
Two years ago, the district changed to early releases to provide more time for professional development.
Central Maine Community College bids farewell to Class of 2024
The school graduated 321 students Thursday night.
Bates College president vows to provide more aid for lower income students
Garry Jenkins said the college needs to help some students pay for necessary extras.
Fewer Maine students applying for federal financial aid amid FAFSA application problems
Glitches with the new Federal Application for Federal Student Aid form have been blamed for fewer applications nationwide in 2023. In Maine, 23% fewer students had applied for the aid that will help them decide which college to attend or whether to go to college at all.
Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at D.C. campus
City officials were set to appear before hostile Republicans in Congress who are demanding police crackdowns on protests nationwide, but the hearing was canceled.
81-year-old Auburn woman graduating from CMCC after 21-year journey
Kathryn Welgoss will receive her diploma from the college Tuesday.
York schools to pay former teacher $237,500 to settle gay discrimination lawsuit
The school department agreed to pay $170,000 to Michele Figueira and $67,500 to her lawyers after she alleged the school discriminated against her for being gay.
Maine high schools, youth organizations that commit to Envirothon next year are eligible for free starter kit
Grant funding has made 20 kits, valued at $200 each, available for free to high schools and youth organizations that commit to start Envirothon teams and compete next year.
Canton residents seek seat on Dixfield-based school board
Carl Lueders is seeking another three-year term; Thomas Peters is also a candidate.