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Gardiner-area school district considering moving elementary students to balance class sizes

by Keith Edwards May 15, 2026May 14, 2026

A proposed policy change would allow the superintendent to transfer students, even against their parents’ wishes, among elementary schools in Gardiner, West Gardiner and Pittston.

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Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?

by Riley Board May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

University of Southern Maine researcher Jennifer Chace says the initiative will bring together delegates from across the state to define forward-looking priorities for pre K-12 education in Maine.

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Farmington middle school sees jump in sports participation

by Rebecca Richard May 14, 2026May 15, 2026

More than 30% of Mt. Blue Middle School students are participating in spring sports this year as the school expands athletic and student engagement opportunities.

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Augusta school board changes public comment policy after free speech ruling

by Ethan Horton May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Nicholas Blanchard, the conservative activist who sued over the policy, attended Wednesday’s meeting to protest the board’s new version, saying it was ‘still unconstitutional.’

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Madison voters give preliminary OK to school budget with 10% tax increase

by Jake Freudberg May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

Voters will weigh in again on the MSAD 59 budget proposal in June.

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Bountiful kelp harvest gives UNE students a taste of the blue economy

by Penelope Overton May 10, 2026May 9, 2026

By managing every step from the ocean to the consumer, a student-run business seeks to turn seaweed into a sustainable campus staple.

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Kennebec Valley Community College honors its 2026 graduates

by Russ Dillingham May 9, 2026May 11, 2026

Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the celebrations at KVCC’s commencement ceremony, held Saturday night inside the Augusta Civic Center.

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University of Maine at Augusta celebrates class of 2026 at commencement

by Russ Dillingham May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Friends, family and faculty members filled the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday morning to honor UMA’s newest graduates. Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the moments of joy.