The welding and culinary arts buildings have sat idle for 15 months while the state and district worked out the fire hydrant parameters.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Washington County student wins Maine State Spelling Bee
Winner Tristan Singh, an eighth grader from Machias, will now compete against the best in the nation in May at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Lewiston’s school budget is up. Here’s what’s driving it.
As the district considers eliminating 30 positions, here’s a closer look at the main factors responsible for the budget increases.
Farmington-area schools agree to accept Strong, Kingfield students if needed
Superintendent Christian Elkington told the RSU 9 board that if MSAD 58 breaks up, the district is prepared to take in high school students through a tuition agreement.
Franklin County economic initiatives going strong, officials say
Representatives from Greater Franklin Economic & Community Development and SeniorsPlus provided updates on broadband expansion, digital literacy programs, and services supporting older adults.
Foster Tech programs expand apprenticeships, career pathways
Foster Career and Technical Education Center and Mt. Blue High School reported student achievements in apprenticeships, career training and workforce readiness programs.
Facing $18M deficit, UMaine plans to increase tuition, cut costs, eliminate staff
The state’s flagship university announced it intends to raise tuition by 4% and cut more than $10 million from its budget but declined to provide details about what programs and positions are being axed.
Kingfield to hold public meeting to answer questions on school withdrawal plan
The committee said it plans to answer questions from residents March 24 about the ongoing MSAD 58 withdrawal discussions.
Children’s author draws big crowd to Rumford library
The presentation and reading by Paula Nations had the largest turnout for a children’s author program at the library, organizers said.
Maine’s school funding formula could be changed for first time in 20 years
Following a major amendment, the education committee pushes forward significant changes to the Essential Programs and Services formula that education leaders said are long overdue.