Residents in Jackman and Moose River will be asked to give initial approval to a proposed $2.24 million school budget Tuesday, a less than 1 percent increase over the current budget.
Schools and Education
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Thousands graduate at ceremonies across Maine
The University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine School of Law, Saint Joseph’s College, Unity College and campuses of the University of Maine System all hold commencement exercises.
Trailblazing woman on path to train priests
A convert to Catholicism will be the first woman at her university to earn a doctorate in theology.
Maine has 2 winners at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Paige Brown of Bangor wins her award in the environmental engineering category and Demetri Maxim of Gould Academy takes first place in translational medical science.
Local teachers among finalists for Maine Teacher of the Year
Selina Warren, of Kingfield Elementary School; Andrew Forster of Messalonskee High School; and Tammy Ranger, of Skowhegan Area Middle School were among 15 teachers recognized Friday as County Teachers of the Year.
SAD 49 residents to convene at district budget meeting Monday night
Residents will vote on a $25.8 million budget for the coming year, up 1.27 percent from the current year’s.
RSU 18 residents give initial approval to proposed $34.6 million budget
The budget, up less than 1 percent from the current year’s, met some opposition Thursday from residents who said it is not affordable for the district’s older residents.
Gardiner-based School Administrative Unit 11 proposes increased budget
The budget, totaling $23.9 million, is up 4.98 percent over the current year’s budget.
Norridgewock UMF graduate heading to Spain on Fulbright Fellowship
Through the fellowship, Travis Bent, of Norridgewock, will teach English as a foreign language in Spain after his graduation from the University of Maine at Farmington.
Maranacook high school seniors graduating with Thomas College associate degrees Saturday
The Pathways Program allows high school juniors and seniors to take classes toward their associate degree while completing high school.