After mounting frustrations and delays in the effort to quit Anson-based SAD 74, Embden voters will be asked in a Nov. 8 referendum whether they want to keep pursuing withdrawal.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Water pump failure closes Maranacook middle, high schools on Friday
The problem was discovered Thursday afternoon and will not be repaired in time for school on Friday.
Mt. Blue High School students receive invite to China
Through the school’s international student program, a group of Mt. Blue High School students have the opportunity to take a week-long trip to a Beijing school this spring.
Tips for conversations in a foreign language
A recent trip to France and conversations with native French speakers provided some valuable experience, Kimberly Carter writes.
Skowhegan middle school educator named 2017 Maine Teacher of the Year
Tammy Ranger, a reading intervention teacher at Skowhegan Area Middle School, received Maine’s top teaching award during a surprise school assembly Thursday morning.
Augusta school board approves goals
The board’s four goals include undergoing training to work together better by improving communications.
Oakland Town Council approves liquor license, sewer commitment at brief meeting
Councilors also discussed the school district’s cost-sharing committee efforts.
Chicago teachers head toward strike as talks falter
The walkout would be the second since 2012, when teachers were out for seven school days.
Augusta School Board member quits
Laura Hamilton says questions on board policies and proposals are not welcome, but board chairwoman Kim Martin disagrees.
Augusta gets grant to fund anti-drug cop in elementary schools
The city’s police chief said even students as young as those in elementary school are not immune to problems created by drug addiction.