Fifth-graders at the Harriet Beecher Stowe school stage Pickett’s Charge.

The women — Meg Cook and Mary Dyer — have taught for a combined 77 years at the school and are described by the school board chairwoman as ‘consummate professionals.’

Family members of Harvey Madore and Joseph Berry, two Maine soldiers killed in action during the conflict, spoke to students and shared memories of their relative.

Projects at schools in China, Oakland, Belgrade and Sidney will include asbestos removal, sprinklers and other renovations after voters approved the bond issue at Tuesday’s referendum.

Seventh- and eighth-graders at the Oakland school raised brook trout from eggs and spent the day with experts and volunteers before releasing the fish.

The St. Albans Consolidated School kindergarten teacher was accused of hurting one boy as she broke up a fight, which is still under investigation.