Schools & Education Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Poland-based school district presenting third budget proposal Thursday

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal September 3, 2024

The third budget proposal is nearly $1 million less than the original one.

Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

‘There is so much potential’: University of Southern Maine plans to grow in Lewiston and Auburn

by Frida Zeinali September 1, 2024September 3, 2024

The school is rolling out Lewiston-Auburn’s first undergraduate health care major — occupational therapy.

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Dixfield-based school district changes extracurricular policy for high school students

by Marianne Hutchinson August 30, 2024September 3, 2024

Students participating in sports, arts, competitions and tournaments must be full time, take at least five classes and pass at least four.

Local & State, Schools & Education

Pittston volunteers plan restoration of historic Colburn School after deed returns to town

by Emily Duggan August 30, 2024September 1, 2024

Residents voted in March to return the deed of the one-room former schoolhouse back to the town of Pittston, with the hope of hastening much-needed repairs and improvements.

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Dixfield-based middle school to allow fifth graders to play some sports teams

by Marianne Hutchinson August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School will allow fifth graders on the middle school teams depending on the need or availability to fill a team’s roster.

Schools & Education

With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel

by Emily Duggan August 29, 2024August 30, 2024

The University of Maine at Augusta’s enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year’s entering class, according to officials.

Franklin, News, Schools & Education

Farmington area superintendent updates school directors on water leak, facility repairs

by Rebecca Richard August 29, 2024

Superintendent Christian Elkington discussed ongoing efforts to address a significant leak in the fire suppression system at Mt. Blue Middle School, which has resulted in air quality concerns and potential costly repairs.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Hodgkin out Friday as superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools

by Emily Duggan August 29, 2024August 30, 2024

Jim Hodgkin, who was planning to step down Nov. 1 and expecting to help with the school district’s transition to an interim superintendent, was told last week that his contract would be terminated Aug. 30.