I would like to praise the teachers and coaches in the Augusta school system. The scholars and athletes the coaches turn out are outstanding. Our fifth granddaughter just graduated from college. Our five grandchildren have attended five different colleges in three different states; two more grandchildren are yet to attend. It is our job as […]

As a Hall-Dale parent, I support the statements of concern and frustration in the recent article “Hall-Dale’s Grading System Raises Questions.” Despite the efforts of many, parents and students still are struggling to navigate Hall-Dale’s ever-changing grading system, curriculum and nomenclature. The mantra of “change is difficult,” so frequently directed at parents, is difficult to […]

I enjoyed the Maine Compass from a Gardiner city councilor regarding the city’s conversion to wood pellet heat, until the article inexplicably turned negative regarding our local school board spending money and “hoping residents won’t notice.” As a resident of Gardiner, I see us as one community and, as such, the towns and schools should […]