Mary Wright, a former Fayette selectman, is launching a fundraising campaign to pay for a new theater in Readfield.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
South China boy’s breakthrough moment shines light on little-understood disorder
When Hunter Praul took the stage at his middle school recognition ceremony, it marked a milestone after years of effort by him and his parents to conquer selective mutism.
Coville named Good Will-Hinckley president, director of development
The Fairfield organization, which includes the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, announced Friday that the former RSU 74 superintendent will join Executive Director Rob Moody on the leadership ‘dream team.’
Honor roll & academic recognition
Area schools announce academic achievement.
Provost of UMaine Presque Isle named interim president
Dr. Raymond J. Rice, the provost and vice president for academic and student affairs, will also become the interim president of the campus.
Cony track might be named after late ‘phenomenal’ coach in Augusta
Taylor Harmon, who died last October, is recalled by student athletes, parents and officials as a benevolent mentor who deserves to be honored with the school track naming.
Colby College plans construction of three athletic fields
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday night will consider the proposal that may be the first step in some other changes to athletic facilities in coming years on the campus.
Sex assault charges being dismissed against former Sacopee Valley ed tech
Prosecutors determine that Zachariah Sherburne had left his job the day before he had a sexual encounter with a student at the school and no longer had disciplinary authority over her.
Oakland residents make pitch to be on RSU 18 cost-sharing committee
Four residents are running for two spots on the committee, which meets every five years to work out how district costs will be shared among Oakland, Rome, Sidney, China and Belgrade.
RSU 9 talks reductions in second round of budget deliberations
After voters rejected a $32.97 million 2016-2017 school budget, the RSU 9 Board of Directors discussed $235,400 in possible reductions.