The proposed rules would be more restrictive than they are for camera use by officers outside schools.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
More employers stepping in to help workers pay off student loans
Americans collectively owe nearly $1.5 trillion in student loans — more than twice the total a decade ago.
Broadband summit kicks off at Thomas College in Waterville
The summit includes local officials, state and regional representatives and technical experts discussing ways to improve broadband connectivity in rural Maine.
Unity College introduces degree with focus on climate change
The school created the degree in order to address the growing interests of students, demands in the job market and the institution’s mission of being “America’s Environmental College.”
Harvard graduate students authorize a strike; no date set
A union representing close to 5,000 teaching and research assistants says it is at an impasse with the school on issues including pay, benefits and protections from discrimination.
Winslow to pick replacements for three officials and vote on town charter in November
Three candidates will vie for two at-large Town Council seats at the ballot boxes Tuesday, Nov. 5.
University of Maine receives $1 million for new engineering center
The $1 million gift from aerospace company Pratt & Whitney will fund a machine tool suite in a new engineering center.
Readfield-based school district to reinforce school security with $40,500 grant
Each school in the district will undergo improvements intended to increase safety.
Skowhegan High civil rights team addresses transphobia as a welcome is prepared for all
Members of the civil rights club; Gay, Straight, Transgender Alliance; art club and volunteers planted flags, window markers and banners throughout the school to spark conversations about biases.
Cape High student won’t be suspended while court considers free speech case
Aela Mansmann’s 3-day suspension is on hold until the judge determines whether school officials violated her rights by punishing her for posting notes about an alleged rapist in the school.