The system plans to progress with the sale of the building to Waldo Community Action Partners despite a lawsuit by Calvary Chapel Belfast alleging religious discrimination in the sale process for the Belfast building.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
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Town staff in Chelsea gathering Letters for Santa
From Dec. 1 through Dec. 14, children can send their letters to Santa at the Chelsea Town Office and expect a reply back.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Behavior problems, trauma among students at Montello Elementary in Lewiston push frustrated teachers to breaking point
An influx of high-needs students from downtown Lewiston has isolated Montello Elementary over the years. Staff say it has created an unsafe environment for teachers and students alike.
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Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program
As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Three Cony students have vegetarian options added to the school lunch menu
Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Fall Shabbaton brings hundreds to Waterville for weekend of Jewish music, community
The event was held Nov. 8-9 at Colby College and hosted by the Center for Small Town Jewish Life.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville schools seek public input for strategic plan
The public is invited to a strategic planning session Monday hosted by Waterville Public Schools to give input on the state of city schools and what they envision for the future.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area schools placed on lock-out after threat on social media
A 16-year-old boy who was believed to have made the threat was located in Albion about an hour after police began their investigation, according to Skowhegan police.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area schools have identified — but are not naming — the person who made threat last week
The threat led to the closure Nov. 14 of Maranacook Regional Middle School and Maranacook Community High School in Regional School Unit 38.