The school in Standish rejects the photo based on its policies against guns, or images of guns on clothing, in school.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Protester at UMaine serenaded with a love song
A man who showed up to protest during Coming Out Week gets to hear an Elvis Presley classic.
UNE receives $1.3 million to develop better ways to farm seaweed
The university says the research will include develop 3D modeling to simulate weather and wave stresses on farms in the open ocean.
Augusta school board candidates debate arts, athletics funding at forum
Two write-in candidates for the Ward 2 school board seat are providing the only competitive race on this year’s municipal election ballot.
Bingham, Moscow voters approve school budget by just six votes
The possibility of closing one or more schools looms as a way to “soften the blow to taxpayers.”
Trying not to make the little ones cry
You might think working in a school library is boring — but you’d be wrong, writes Liz Soares.
RSU 9 directors green light purchase of 2019 school bus
District will enter into five-year lease-purchase agreement to buy 77-passenger Blue Bird.
Students from across Maine take part in science day in Augusta
Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and topography at the Maine State Museum.
Hall-Dale teacher still passionate after 51 years in classroom
Phyllis McDonough started her career at Hall-Dale Middle School in 1967 and said as long as she’s physically and mentally able, she’ll continue teaching for many more years.
USM builds an all-faiths place to pray on Portland campus
The new room is a response to students’ calls for a more accommodating space to pray and better hours.