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Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Families and friends hit the streets for Bethel’s Halloween Walk
Costumed students at Crescent Park Elementary School paraded past family and friends during their annual walk on Halloween.
Girl Scouts launch free after-school programs in Franklin County schools
A new partnership between Girl Scouts of Maine and the John T. Gorman Foundation will bring free, after-school leadership programs to five Franklin County schools this year.
State’s AI task force recommends ways to navigate the technology’s evolving role in Maine
The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence’s final report includes over 30 strategies to ensure Mainers are fluent in the technology and are vigilant in its misuse.
Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
Foster Tech touts recent forestry project, skills learning, volunteerism
Students from the forestry and digital media programs are partnering to document and educate peers at Cascade Brook School about sustainable wood harvesting practices and responsible forest management.
Bowdoin students closely watching Mamdani in NYC mayor’s race
The 2014 alum of the Brunswick college is leading the polls going into next week’s election.
Northern Franklin County prepares to feed those facing a potential loss of SNAP benefits
From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.
UMaine to demolish its oldest building for parking. Some students are pushing back.
The university wants to replace 192-year-old Crossland Hall on the Orono campus with a parking lot for its sports complex.
Pumpkins carved and apples pressed at NorthStar 4H Fall Party
Director Lyndsey Smith and the NorthStar 4-H staff hosted a middle school fall party at Telstar High School on Oct. 29, featuring pumpkin carving, cider pressing with Amanda Morin and her press, and pizza baked by Kate Goldberg.