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.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges
At some conservative schools, some students and faculty have filed discrimination complaints, while at more affirming institutions, some parents and clergy argue that approach doesn’t align with their mission.
Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk
As pandemic relief dwindles, ‘the workforce behind the workforce’ worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.
Teamwork, innovation, adaptation: Just a few things learned at FIRST LEGO League competition
Sustainable energy was behind the Superpowered theme this year.