Winner Tristan Singh, an eighth grader from Machias, will now compete against the best in the nation in May at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Winthrop transgender policy vote was done without proper notice, school officials say
The proposal to rewrite the school policy banning transgender students from playing sports and using facilities that align with their gender identity may be placed on a future agenda.
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Foster Tech programs expand apprenticeships, career pathways
Foster Career and Technical Education Center and Mt. Blue High School reported student achievements in apprenticeships, career training and workforce readiness programs.
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Facing $18M deficit, UMaine plans to increase tuition, cut costs, eliminate staff
The state’s flagship university announced it intends to raise tuition by 4% and cut more than $10 million from its budget but declined to provide details about what programs and positions are being axed.
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Maine’s school funding formula could be changed for first time in 20 years
Following a major amendment, the education committee pushes forward significant changes to the Essential Programs and Services formula that education leaders said are long overdue.
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MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to offer community nutrition classes this spring
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will host two nutrition classes in Farmington focused on healthy eating and child feeding.
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Farmington adult education programs provide center of community learning
Franklin County Adult Education leaders shared enrollment numbers and community programs during a March 10 presentation to the RSU 9 board of directors.
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Maine’s early childhood intervention system was broken. Schools are taking over.
Fifty school districts have already assumed control of preschool and pre-K special education from the state and many more will follow suit in the fall. Although challenges persist, district leaders say the shift has benefited students.
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It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
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State DOT proposes sidewalk for Skowhegan schools for safer commute
The project is slated for 2027, and the department is now accepting public comment.