The project, which includes the first student housing on USM’s Portland campus, is now scheduled for completion in spring 2023.
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Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic
The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts’ eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
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Trump tells states to consider opening schools before summer
Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Board of Education backs $25.7 million budget
The board must take a second vote to finalize the 2020-21 budget proposal. That vote might not be taken until after the City Council approves the municipal and school budgets.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
New TV show on Maine Public aims to help remote learners
‘The Learning Space,’ featuring lessons from Maine teachers, is airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
COVID-19 has already cost Bates College up to $2 million
It is likely to sock the Lewiston college for millions more in the months ahead, despite the school’s efforts to control costs — including pay and hiring freezes.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Bowdoin College on track to lose more than $8 million by the end of the semester
To help cushion the blow, Bowdoin was allocated $1.12 million through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
In-person graduations being rescheduled at central Maine colleges
Colleges, including Unity, Thomas, Colby and University of Maine at Augusta, have all postponed their commencement events but are working to reschedule their ceremonies to later dates.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville school board slated to discuss budget, online learning
The Waterville Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday and the public may view the meeting via a link on the schools’ website.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
As coronavirus upends political campaigns, it also emerges as an issue
Voters are paying attention to the government’s response to the pandemic, which has already divided candidates and been the subject of political attacks.