Melanie Smith has worked at the school for six years and is lauded for her collaborative work with teachers.
2016
Posted inLifestyle, Maine, News
Stained-glass tree sparkles in remembrance, delights patients at Bush children’s hospital
The 18-foot eye-catching sculpture, loaded with 95 hidden small treasures, was created by Falmouth artist Laura Fuller in memory of her daughter Delaney.
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Posted inNation & World
Thousands seek refuge after deadly Indonesian earthquake
Nearly 100 people are dead after the strong quake destroyed dozens of buildings in Aceh province, where killer quakes regularly strike.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Most Maine students proficient in English, science, new test shows
The results of the statewide tests for students in grades three through eight can’t be compared to results from previous tests.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta Wal-Mart parking lot fracas leads to conviction
Diana M. Davis, of Rochester, New York, pleaded no contest to assault in connection with events surrounding an exchange of gunfire on June 26.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Morning Sentinel Dec. 7 police log
Waterville area police reports for Dec. 7, 2016.
Posted inMaine, News
In wake of anti-Muslim graffiti at USM, rally of religious groups appeals for inclusiveness
Stand up against bias and intolerance, organizer Reza Jalili says amid a spate of hate crimes since the divisive election.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Poverty, literacy targets in Skowhegan Christmas gift program
The Sweet Dreams Project, organized by middle school teacher Deb Tanner, offers pajamas and good books to children in a school district where more than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump’s choice to lead EPA is part of group suing the environmental agency
Scott Pruitt of Oklahoma is part of a coalition of state attorneys general suing the EPA over the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta woman pleads guilty to robbing Big Apple
An attorney for Jessica L. Morang, 38, said she ‘voluntarily entered a substance abuse treatment plan and is doing very well.’