A $2.4 million project to expand the school by adding four classrooms, utility space and bathrooms is expected to conclude in June.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
In wake of hoax calls, local school considers hiring a resource officer
Readfield-based Regional School Unit 38 officials are considering whether to hire a school resource officer following the Nov. 15 “active shooter” hoax calls.
Active shooter hoax calls at Maine schools were ‘very real’ to those involved
The calls impacted 10 schools across Maine and are still under investigation by the Maine State Police and FBI.
RSU 73 board names student representative, approves Spruce Mountain humanities trip to NYC
Daniel Wilson is senior class president, a three-sport athlete and a member of the Envirothon and robotics teams. The trip to New York City is planned for May 30-31, 2023.
UMF hosts banned book performance
Featuring lines and dialogue from books that have been banned over the years for many different reasons, honor students at UMF gave a performance that was also their final project for a class on banned books.
SHARECenter expected to open in late January
Due to uncertain timelines for renovations and set-up, there is no set date for the nonprofit to reopen to its members.
Farmington team to represent Maine at national level
Teamwork, innovation, and adaptation are just a few of the things learned at 2022 Maine State Championship FIRST LEGO League Challenge.
RSU 9’s battle with high levels of lead in drinking water continues
RSU 9 still continues its struggle with high levels of lead in water fixtures for drinking and food preparation.
UMA faculty asks for ‘advocate’ in their new president as system commits nearly $70,000 to search
Faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta told the search committee Tuesday they want a leader who can inspire and motivate the community.
Former Harvard coach, dad face jurors in admissions bribery case
The case comes on the heels of the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal that resulted in the convictions of dozens of wealthy parents and athletic coaches in a scheme to get children admitted into top schools across the country.