Phenom forecaster Jack Sillin is asking for $35 a month – in total – in exchange for the daily blog posts that many Mainers rely on.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Former city councilor chosen by Republicans to run for Waterville Board of Education in Ward 7
Thursday’s caucus also chose candidates for City Council in wards 1, 5, and 7.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Students, officials break ground on construction of new Monmouth school
The new middle-elementary school is expected to open in January 2020, after the state agreed to pick up the tab for its construction.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
An effective way to reach students, texting has risks
The now-ubiquitous communication tool can cross professional borders, prompting policies in schools meant to safeguard teachers and kids alike.
Posted inMaine, New England, News, Schools and Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine Girls’ Academy gamely faces last hurrah with cheers, tears
The private all-girls school opened its doors one last time Thursday night for alumnae and their families to reminisce and watch a basketball game, the school’s signature sport.
Posted inMaine Crime, Schools and Education
Former Kennebunk teacher found not guilty of sexually assaulting student
After deliberating two hours, a York County jury acquits 30-year-old Jill Lamontagne of 14 charges of sexual misconduct involving a former Kennebunk High student who was 17.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine Med and Tufts extend medical education partnership
The collaboration that started five years ago has been extended to 2029 and is expected to expand.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Teacher accused of sex assault exchanged 94 texts with student, cyber expert says
The Saco police detective testifies that former Kennebunk High teacher Jill Lamontagne and the student sent the messages between May 28 and June 9 in 2017.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education, Sports
UMaine football player, 18, dies during preseason workout on campus
Freshman Darius Minor of Locust Grove, Virginia, was involved in supervised light training when he collapsed on the field, where team staff and first responders were unable to resuscitate him.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Augusta Elks seek bigger collection of school supplies for giveaway after last year’s demand
Elks officials say many families were turned away empty-handed after an overwhelming number of people showed up for a free school supply giveaway last year.